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    ContractsArt Exhibition Setworks Contractor
    Awarded contract

    Art Exhibition Setworks Contractor

    Awarded
    £273.8k
    Published 14 Sept 2026

    The Natural History Museum seeks a Principal Contractor to build and install custom setworks for a Sir John Akomfrah art exhibition.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 14 Sept 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £273.8k
    Published 14 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £273,798
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BS
      Bild Studios Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    14 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Natural History Museum is seeking a Principal Contractor to design and build setworks and display installations for an upcoming exhibition featuring artworks by acclaimed filmmaker and artist Sir John Akomfrah. The successful contractor will be responsible for the construction and installation of custom set pieces that complement and enhance the exhibition experience. This is a significant project requiring expertise in exhibition design, fabrication, and installation. The contractor should have experience working with museums or cultural institutions and be able to work to tight specifications and timelines. Interested suppliers should be prepared to discuss their portfolio, team capabilities, project management approach, and ability to deliver high-quality results within budget constraints.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f993

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