Collections Hub Racking and Shelving

Royal Air Force Museum
North East
Direct award
1 June 2026 to 31 December 2026

The project involves the dismantling, transport, and re-installation of approximately 604 bays of Dexion Impex shelving from Stafford to Cosford. The scope includes palletising materials and extending the height of the existing shelving units from 4572mm to 9525mm through the supply and installation of compatible beams and additional racking components.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £138k; As published
Published: 12 November 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 12 November 2025; Dexion Material Handling Ltd t/a CSI
Contract length: 7 months; Ends 31 December 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Supply, dismantling, relocation, and installation of industrial warehouse racking and shelving systems for museum collections and storage facilities.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
12 November 2025
Contract awardedto Dexion Material Handling Ltd t/a CSI
12 November 2025
Contract starts
1 June 2026
Contract ends
31 December 2026

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How it compares

3.5× the typical mobile shelving contract (£39k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/334238/collections-hub-racking-and-shelving
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa1
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dfa1
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Royal Air Force Museum. Collections Hub Racking and Shelving. Contract award, 12 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/334238/collections-hub-racking-and-shelving (accessed 12 October 2026).