IWM/2526/FM/3472: DUX Construction of New Fire Engine Shed
Buyer: Imperial War Museums
- Published
- 3 September 2025
- Submission deadline
- 26 September 2025
- Estimated value
- £595,833
- Place of performance
- UKH12
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 053721-2025
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0593a2
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 45210000Building construction work
- 45213250Construction work for industrial buildings
- 45216121Fire station construction work
- 71300000Engineering services
- 71320000Engineering design services
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, s…
Official publications
- FTS · 053721-2025 · 3 September 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 26 September 2025. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £595,833.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Imperial War Museums (United Kingdom).
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