V&A Fashion Gallery Refurbishment: Showcase Contractor

A Tender Notice
by VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
24.5 month
Value
£4M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
03 Mar 2026
Delivery
11 May 2026 to 29 May 2028
Deadline
13 Apr 2026 11:00

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Location

London:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

We're looking for a Showcase Contractor to design, manufacture, deliver and install all the showcases for our new fashion gallery (Gallery 40) at V&A South Kensington. If you are interested, please click the link to log on to Delta where you'll find the tender pack that sets out design intent, specifications (including lighting), dimensions, quantities and requirements. We expect the Showcase Contractor to actively contribute to the final design specifications, with particular attention on minimal framing, gaskets, showcase access, support of AV equipment, conservation, structural stability, economy of production, value engineering, materials and finishes. The Showcase Contractor will also liaise closely throughout the process with the Consultant Design Team, the V&A Project Team and the Main Contractor The overall aim of this project is to redesign and fit out the permanent fashion gallery, reclaiming display space by removing the current mezzanine, temporary exhibition area, and shop. This will provide opportunities to enhance the presentation of the collection and provide better access to our collections for our visitors' enjoyment and study. The project will restore the architectural splendour of the iconic Octagon Gallery, transforming it into a world class venue for housing our fashion collections and staging associated programming. The following organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the V&A. Their role in this procurement is drafting tender documentation and evaluating tenders. IDK Office Limited - 14762665 - 21A Iliffe Yard, SE17 3QA Lockerdell Consulting Limited - 06533684 - 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE Greenway Associates Limited - 06277346 - Redhill Chambers, RH1 1RJ

Renewal Options

• The negotiation, agreement and instruction of additional works such as internal showcase plinths, display infrastructures and any other additional services and works which may form part of the project scope of works as the project progresses through RIBA 4. • The Showcase Contractor taking the role of Principal Contractor and associated duties following Main Contractor completion. • Service, maintenance and call-out costs subsequent to the expiry of the initial 12 month defect liability period.

Award Criteria

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Value engineering, design integrity & innovation _
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Social value Sustainability
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CPV Codes

  • 45212313 - Museum construction work

Indicators

  • Options are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-066077
  • FTS 018762-2026

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