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    ContractsImperial War Museum Immersive VR Experience Commission
    Awarded contract

    Imperial War Museum Immersive VR Experience Commission

    Awarded
    £1m
    Published 7 Oct 2026

    IWM Lambeth is commissioning a £1 million artistic VR immersive experience using headset technology for its site.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 7 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £1m
    Published 7 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • EC
      EAST CITY FILMS LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    7 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Imperial War Museum (IWM) Lambeth site is seeking an artistic commission to develop and deliver an immersive virtual reality (VR) headset experience. This project involves creating engaging immersive content using VR technology that aligns with the museum's mission to educate and inspire visitors. The estimated project value is £1 million. Suitable organizations may include VR content developers, artists, technology specialists, and production companies with experience in creating immersive cultural experiences, museum installations, or interactive exhibitions. Interested suppliers should demonstrate expertise in VR technology, artistic vision, and ability to deliver high-quality immersive experiences for a public institution.

    Track record

    3 awards · 2 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In it software, Imperial War Museum has awarded 3 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. EAST CITY FILMS LTD2× · 67%
    2. ADMINCONTROL UK LTD1× · 33%

    Across it software, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, PHOENIX SOFTWARE LTD, INSIGHT DIRECT UK LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07825f

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    Sector
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