AwardedAwarded 29 October 2025
IWM/2526/FM/3462: Ground Source Heat Pump in Hangar 4 at IWM Duxford
Imperial War Museums · Central government
In brief
Imperial War Museums awarded construction and heating and plumbing work to Finn Geotherm UK Ltd on 29 October 2025.
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What the notice says
Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver the next phase of its low-carbon heating strategy at IWM Duxford. This project involves the installation of a ground source heat pump (GSHP) system in Hangar 4, replacing the existing oil-fired boiler serving office areas on both the north and south sides of the hangar. Phases 1 and 2 of IWM’s GSHP implementation have successfully covered Hangars 2, 3, 5, and Buildings 200 and 74. Heat energy is sourced from underground water via bored holes on-site, transferred through plate heat exchangers in Building 68, and distributed via an ambient loop. Phase 3 (the current tender) will connect to the existing ambient loop…Read the full description
Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver the next phase of its low-carbon heating strategy at IWM Duxford. This project involves the installation of a ground source heat pump (GSHP) system in Hangar 4, replacing the existing oil-fired boiler serving office areas on both the north and south sides of the hangar.
Phases 1 and 2 of IWM’s GSHP implementation have successfully covered Hangars 2, 3, 5, and Buildings 200 and 74. Heat energy is sourced from underground water via bored holes on-site, transferred through plate heat exchangers in Building 68, and distributed via an ambient loop. Phase 3 (the current tender) will connect to the existing ambient loop infrastructure already in place from previous phases.
The scope includes detailed design development (based on a novated preliminary design), procurement, installation, and commissioning of all associated plant and equipment. A back-up electric boiler capable of meeting 100% of the heat load will also be integrated. All equipment will be housed within the designated plantroom.
Access Code : 4E67D4UP37
This initiative supports IWM’s broader commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate action, aiming to reduce operational costs and set a benchmark for environmentally responsible practices in heritage and public sector buildings.
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Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Geotherm UK Ltd 3 bids received | £258,235 | Awarded 29 October 2025 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 074347-2025
Last time this was bought
IWM/2526/FM/3479: Design and Construction of New Fire Engine Shed at IWM Duxford
- Won by
- Carmelcrest Ltd
- Awarded
- 5 January 2026
- Value
- £698,635
- Bids
- 14
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About the buyer
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From notice 074347-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.