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Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

VA/CON/F25/06

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

Total value (estimated)

• £4,000,000 excluding VAT
• £4,800,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 11 May 2026 to 29 May 2028
• 2 years, 19 days

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

• 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.

Main procurement category

Works

CPV classifications

• 45212313 - Museum construction work

Contract locations

• UKI - London

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

Conditions of participation as stated in the tender pack

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

7 April 2026, 11:59pm

Tender submission deadline

13 April 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders must be submitted via Delta, our eSourcing system:

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

24 April 2026

Award criteria

Other information

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Documents

Technical specifications to be met

Contracting authority

Victoria and Albert Museum

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLN-4536-WVGN

Cromwell Road

London

SW7 2RL

United Kingdom

Email: procurement [at] vam.ac.uk

Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham

Organisation type: Public authority - central government