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IWM/2526/FM/3486 - Replacement of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford

Imperial War Museums · Central government

In brief

Imperial War Museums awarded construction and electrical work to Drax (UK) Limited on 20 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £170,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 months, starting 6 January 2026.

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

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Imperial War Museums (IWM) is tendering for a contractor to undertake works to remove and replace the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for: - Conducting an intrusive survey of the existing PAVA system; - Designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning a new PAVA system in accordance with the specifications detailed in the tender documents. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visit on the 2nd December can be accommodated. Access Code : 2945QJSN89 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008024812

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Drax (UK) Limited
2 bids received
£74,945
Awarded 20 January 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 074508-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 005131-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 074508-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 November 2025, last updated 21 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.