How do I find exhibition contracts in the UK public sector?

Search live portals for open exhibition tenders, or track museums and galleries ahead of a gallery renewal programme, since major exhibition fit-outs are planned years in advance. Stotles pulls notices from 100+ portals into one place.

What kinds of exhibition work do public sector buyers tender for?

Museum exhibition design, build and fit out is the largest single category, running from a single gallery refresh to a multi-year, multi-gallery renewal programme. Trade show and conference exhibition stands, exhibition graphics and display equipment, and cultural exhibition delivery services round out the rest.

Who buys exhibition work?

Museums and galleries commission most of it, particularly around major anniversary or gallery renewal programmes. Local authorities and investment bodies buy exhibition stands for property and trade events, and government departments and cultural bodies commission exhibition delivery for events held overseas.

Is museum exhibition work the same as general construction?

It overlaps but is not identical. A gallery renewal typically bundles construction work with specialist exhibition design, AV integration and visitor flow consultancy, so a single programme can span both this page and the general construction market. The exhibition-specific design, graphics and display work is what sets this category apart.

Exhibition Tenders

See open Exhibition tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Notices cover exhibition design, build and fit out, from full museum gallery renewals to trade show and conference stands, plus the graphics, display equipment and cultural event delivery that go with them. Overseas cultural exhibitions delivered on behalf of government bodies are a recurring, more specialist thread.

Museums and galleries buy the bulk of this work, alongside local authorities and trade bodies exhibiting at property and investment events, and government departments running cultural programmes abroad.

1,945 results

Expired contract, expired 31 August 2019Published 23 October 2015
Mannequin Framework Agreement
Victoria and Albert MuseumSupplier(s) Blue Studio Trading Ltd, H&H Sculptors Ltd, Proportion LondonExhibition equipmentAwarded 27 July 2015
£110,000
Closed tender, closed 6 November 2015Published 22 October 2015
QU09 - Provision of Exhibition Design and Build for the Library of Birmingham
Birmingham City CouncilLibrary construction work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 28 January 2016Published 17 October 2015
Media Advertising and Design Framework
Kingston upon Hull City CouncilAdvertising video-tape production
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 30 October 2015Published 15 October 2015
National Army Museum - Building for the Future - AV Hardware Integrator
National Army MuseumExhibition equipment
£100,000
Closed tender, closed 13 November 2015Published 15 October 2015
National Army Museum - Building for the Future - AV Software
National Army MuseumSoftware reproduction services
£550,000
Expired contract, expired 25 October 2015Published 9 October 2015
Agincourt Exhibition - Design of Digital Interactives
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUMSupplier(s) Clay Interactives LtdLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesAwarded 18 June 2015
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 2 October 2015
Supply, Installation and Removal of Exhibition Accommodation
Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineEvent services
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 30 October 2015Published 30 September 2015
Weston Park Museum A Bright Future Display Cases
Sheffield Galleries and Museums TrustMuseum-exhibition services
£220,000
Closed tender, closed 28 October 2015Published 28 September 2015
PAN1077 - Construction Consultancy Services for Main Line Museum
Leicester City CouncilConstruction work
£1,225,000
Closed tender, closed 7 October 2015Published 25 September 2015
SOG-C&E-QQ-VisitGuernsey-Exhibition Stand Supply
States of GuernseyConstruction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
Value not stated
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Closed tender, closed 15 October 2015Published 24 September 2015
Creative, Exhibition Design and Multimedia Production
Museum of LondonMuseum-exhibition services
£100,000
Closed tender, closed 12 October 2015Published 11 September 2015
MERL Exhibition Fit Out - Main Contractor
University of ReadingConstruction work
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 30 March 2015Published 20 August 2015
Hull City Council (the Council) in partnership with the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) ? Exhibition Stand Design and Marketing & Print Contract ? Humber Renewables
Kingston upon Hull City CouncilDesigns
£97,500
Closed tender, closed 18 September 2015Published 19 August 2015
National Army Museum - Building for the Future - Showcase Design, Fabrication and Installation
National Army MuseumDisplay cases
£1,100,000
Awarded contractPublished 6 August 2015
Award Notice-Provision of Exhibition and Display services
Sustainable Energy Authority of IrelandGraphic display panels
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 21 August 2015Published 5 August 2015
Supply of Interpretation Design Services at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum
English HeritageGraphic design services
£53,000
Closed tender, closed 1 September 2015Published 3 August 2015
Exhibition Project Creative Services: Robots
Science Museum GroupMuseum-exhibition services
£105,000
Expired contract, expired 31 January 2016Published 27 July 2015
American Air Museum Redevelopment Project: Exhibition Fit-Out Contract
Imperial War MuseumSupplier(s) Marcon Fit Out LtdConstruction workAwarded 9 September 2015
£375,000
Expired contract, expired 5 February 2016Published 27 July 2015
American Air Museum: AV Hardware Contract
Imperial War MuseumSupplier(s) Heritage Interactive LtdComputer equipment and suppliesAwarded 2 September 2015
£105,000
Expired contract, expired 1 October 2017Published 24 July 2015
Shire Hall Cost Consultant Services
West Dorset District CouncilSupplier(s) Mace GroupArchitectural, construction, engineering and inspection servicesAwarded 7 September 2015
£25,000

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about exhibition design, exhibition fit out, museum exhibition, exhibition stand, exhibition services, exhibition build, trade show, exhibition and display, exhibition graphics, exhibition equipment, touring exhibition, exhibition contractor, national pavilion, exhibition pavilion, exhibition installation, exhibition AV, exhibition audio visual in the UK public sector.

How do I find exhibition contracts in the UK public sector?
Search live portals for open exhibition tenders, or track museums and galleries ahead of a gallery renewal programme, since major exhibition fit-outs are planned years in advance. Stotles pulls notices from 100+ portals into one place.
What kinds of exhibition work do public sector buyers tender for?
Museum exhibition design, build and fit out is the largest single category, running from a single gallery refresh to a multi-year, multi-gallery renewal programme. Trade show and conference exhibition stands, exhibition graphics and display equipment, and cultural exhibition delivery services round out the rest.
Who buys exhibition work?
Museums and galleries commission most of it, particularly around major anniversary or gallery renewal programmes. Local authorities and investment bodies buy exhibition stands for property and trade events, and government departments and cultural bodies commission exhibition delivery for events held overseas.
Is museum exhibition work the same as general construction?
It overlaps but is not identical. A gallery renewal typically bundles construction work with specialist exhibition design, AV integration and visitor flow consultancy, so a single programme can span both this page and the general construction market. The exhibition-specific design, graphics and display work is what sets this category apart.

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Mannequin Framework Agreement

QU09 - Provision of Exhibition Design and Build for the Library of Birmingham

Media Advertising and Design Framework

National Army Museum - Building for the Future - AV Hardware Integrator

National Army Museum - Building for the Future - AV Software

Agincourt Exhibition - Design of Digital Interactives

Supply, Installation and Removal of Exhibition Accommodation

Weston Park Museum A Bright Future Display Cases

PAN1077 - Construction Consultancy Services for Main Line Museum

SOG-C&E-QQ-VisitGuernsey-Exhibition Stand Supply

Creative, Exhibition Design and Multimedia Production

MERL Exhibition Fit Out - Main Contractor

Hull City Council (the Council) in partnership with the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) ? Exhibition Stand Design and Marketing & Print Contract ? Humber Renewables

National Army Museum - Building for the Future - Showcase Design, Fabrication and Installation

Award Notice-Provision of Exhibition and Display services

Supply of Interpretation Design Services at Chesters Roman Fort and Museum

Exhibition Project Creative Services: Robots

American Air Museum Redevelopment Project: Exhibition Fit-Out Contract

American Air Museum: AV Hardware Contract

Shire Hall Cost Consultant Services

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