Imperial War Museums: IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed

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Notice Summary

Title:	IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed
Notice type:	UK4: Tender notice
Authority:	Imperial War Museums
Nature of contract:	Works
Procedure:	Below threshold - Open competition
Short Description:	Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking tenders from experienced and qualified contractors for the construction of a new Fire Engine Shed adjacent to the existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at IWM Duxford. This facility will serve as a critical operational hub for the IWM’s fire response team, supporting rapid deployment, equipment storage, and personnel readiness in a heritage-sensitive and safety-critical environment. The new building must be utility in style, prioritising functionality, durability, and low maintenance, while incorporating architectural features that complement the historic character of the surrounding site. The design must respect key planning constraints, including maintaining unobstructed visual lines from the Visual Control Room and ensuring the new structure does not exceed the height or footprint of the ATC Tower. Internally, the shed will accommodate three fire vehicles with appropriate spacing and emergency access features, alongside dedicated areas for equipment storage, breathing apparatus servicing, decontamination showers, changing facilities, and a watch room with CCTV integration. External works will include a floodlit vehicle manoeuvring zone, secure access to airfield taxiways, drainage infrastructure, and improved pedestrian pathways. The successful contractor will be expected to manage the project in accordance with airside safety protocols, environmental regulations, and a clean site policy, with works being completed by the end of March 2026. Access Code : KHAN8VJ9RR
Published:	03/09/2025 17:53

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UK-London: Building construction work.

Scope

Description: Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking tenders from experienced and qualified contractors for the construction of a new Fire Engine Shed adjacent to the existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at IWM Duxford. This facility will serve as a critical operational hub for the IWM’s fire response team, supporting rapid deployment, equipment storage, and personnel readiness in a heritage-sensitive and safety-critical environment.

The new building must be utility in style, prioritising functionality, durability, and low maintenance, while incorporating architectural features that complement the historic character of the surrounding site. The design must respect key planning constraints, including maintaining unobstructed visual lines from the Visual Control Room and ensuring the new structure does not exceed the height or footprint of the ATC Tower.

Internally, the shed will accommodate three fire vehicles with appropriate spacing and emergency access features, alongside dedicated areas for equipment storage, breathing apparatus servicing, decontamination showers, changing facilities, and a watch room with CCTV integration. External works will include a floodlit vehicle manoeuvring zone, secure access to airfield taxiways, drainage infrastructure, and improved pedestrian pathways.

The successful contractor will be expected to manage the project in accordance with airside safety protocols, environmental regulations, and a clean site policy, with works being completed by the end of March 2026.

Access Code : KHAN8VJ9RR
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Total value (estimated):

GBP 595,833 excluding VAT GBP 715,000 including VAT

Description

Contract dates (estimated)
27/10/2025 to 31/03/2026
CPV Classifications:
45210000 - Building construction work. 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings. 45216121 - Fire station construction work. 71300000 - Engineering services. 71320000 - Engineering design services.

Contract can be extended:
No

Extension Date:

Delivery regions:
UKH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Technical Evaluation / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Cost / Weighting: 40
Quality criterion - Name: Presentation Evaluation / Weighting: 10

Submission

Enquiry deadline: 19/09/2025 Time: 12:00Tender submission deadline: 26/09/2025 Time: 12:00
Submission address and any special instructions: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
An electronic auction will be used: No

Procedure

Procedure type: Below threshold - open competition

Contracting authority

       Imperial War Museums, PHRL-5691-LLXM
       IWM London, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
       Tel. 0207 416 5000, Email: erowberry@iwm.org.uk
       Address of the buyer profile: www.iwm.org.uk

Organisation type: MINISTRY
Devolved regulations that apply: None