Buyer Name: Imperial War Museums
Buyer Address: IWM London, Lambeth Road, London, UKI44, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Telephone: 0207 416 5000
IWM/2526/GOV/3494: AV Media Design Framework for IWM
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active
Procedure
open
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Value
405000.0 GBP
Gross: 486000.0 GBP
405000.0 GBP
Gross: 486000.0 GBP
Published
02 Feb 2026, 16:05
02 Feb 2026, 16:05
Deadline
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Category
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services
CPV
48521000 - Music or sound editing software package
48521000 - Music or sound editing software package
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Description
This contract covers the setting up of an AV software design framework service across all five public branches of IWM: •IWM London, Lambeth •Churchill War Rooms, Westminster •HMS Belfast, moored in the Pool of London •IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire •IWM North, Salford Quays, Manchester This framework is split into three specific Lots which define the distinct types of AV Media design works required by IWM: •Lot 1 - Sound Design •Lot 2 - Film & Animation •Lot 3 - Interactives Potential Providers are entitled to submit a bid for any of the Lots on an individual basis, any multiple of Lots, or for all three Lots. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Content-management-software-development-services./275XPX47HQ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/275XPX47HQ
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Opportunity Context
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009125-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: SOUND DESIGN
Lot Description: The Contractor shall provide sound design services for IWM’s branches in London, Cambridge and Manchester. Services will include the design, development, production and delivery of soundscapes and audio tracks for gallery spaces and in‑gallery film presentations.
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 75,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Approach to Project Management (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Examples (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Interview (20%)
Lot Title: FILM AND ANIMATION
Lot Description: The Contractor shall provide film, video, animation and motion graphics content for IWM’s temporary and permanent gallery spaces.
Lot 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 180,000.00
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 216,000.00
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2029-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Approach to Project Management (20%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Project Examples (20%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Interview (20%)
Lot Title: INTERACTIVE DESIGN
Lot Description: The Contractor(s) shall develop digital interactive experiences for IWM’s temporary exhibitions and permanent galleries, including touchscreens, projection interactives, sensor based experiences and hybrid digital physical interactives.
Lot 3 Status: active
Lot 3 Value: GBP 150,000.00
Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000.00
Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 3 Contract End: 2029-06-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost (30%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Approach to Project Management (20%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Project Examples (20%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Interview (20%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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