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IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford - AWARD NOTICE

Imperial War Museums · Central government

In brief

Imperial War Museums awarded construction and transport work to Allelys Heavy Haulage Limited on 20 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £110,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 months, starting 20 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

IWM Duxford, part of the Imperial War Museums (IWM), is a major heritage site and visitor attraction located on a historic airfield. The site includes 38 listed buildings and operates within a conservation area. This project forms part of the IWM Masterplan and involves the relocation of 37 large historic vehicles from one building to multiple locations across the Duxford site. Objects include: •WWII tanks •Cold War tanks •Contemporary armoured vehicles •Locomotives The moves will be phased from April 2026, ensuring safe, damage-free handling and full compliance with all relevant regulations.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Allelys Heavy Haulage Limited (SME)
5 bids received
£86,127
Awarded 20 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 003750-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 005457-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 026003-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 003750-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 16 January 2026, last updated 20 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.