Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor

Ipswich Borough Council
East of England
Open procedure
26 May 2026 to 25 May 2028

The project involves the comprehensive exhibition fit-out of Ipswich Museum, encompassing setworks, specialist joinery, and high-quality finishes. The scope includes the production and installation of graphics, refurbishment and supply of display showcases, physical interactive elements, and the integration of audio-visual hardware and electrical lighting systems.

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Awarded value: £3.3m; As published
Published: 4 November 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 2 July 2026; The HUB Build Limited and The Hub Build Limited T/A HUB
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 25 May 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist exhibition fit-out services, including bespoke joinery, graphic production, audio-visual integration, and lighting installation for museum environments.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
4 November 2025
Contract awardedto The HUB Build Limited and The Hub Build Limited T/A HUB
2 July 2026
Contract starts
26 May 2026
Contract ends
25 May 2028

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The buyer

Type: Council
Exhibition build contracts, 24 months: 1
Open exhibition build tenders: 0
Typical exhibition build contract: £3.3m

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How it compares

29× the typical exhibition build contract (£111k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/332656/ipswich-museum-fit-out-contractor
Buyer reference: IBC19664
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d966
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ipswich Borough Council. Ipswich Museum - Fit Out Contractor. Contract award, 4 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/332656/ipswich-museum-fit-out-contractor (accessed 12 October 2026).