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

Imperial War Museums

Awarded
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Key details

Contracting authority
Imperial War Museums
Public authority - central government
Region
London
Delivery: UKH12, United Kingdom
Contract value
£172,000ex VAT
£206,400 inc VAT
Submissions closed
16 February 2026
Published
16 January 2026

Procurement

Contract period
20 April 2026 - 11 September 2026
5 months
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
CPV classifications
  • 45500000 Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
  • 51500000 Installation services of machinery and equipment
  • 60000000 Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
  • 60100000 Road transport services
  • 92521000 Museum services
  • 92521210 Preservation services of exhibits
  • 98392000 Relocation services

What happened

Imperial War Museums awarded this contract to Allelys Heavy Haulage Limited worth £86,127 on 20 Mar 2026. The contract runs until 11 Sept 2026.

Description

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.

Access Code : MDWCHN2NCV

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Awarded supplier

Supplier
Allelys Heavy Haulage Limited
Award value
£86,127
Award date
20 March 2026

Contact

Address
IWM London, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ

Identifiers

Buyer reference
Dux3492
Notice ID
003750-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06074f

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