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

Removal and replacement of an existing public address and voice alarm (PAVA) system at a museum site. The project requires an intrusive survey of the legacy infrastructure followed by the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a new system. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory site visit to assess the specific technical requirements of the installation.

Awarded value
£75k
As published
Published
17 November 2025
Awarded
20 January 2026
Drax
Contract length
2 months
Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Works contract

Design, supply, installation, and commissioning of public address and voice alarm (PAVA) systems for large-scale public facilities and heritage sites.

  • Removal and replacement of the Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford.
  • 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.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Works contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
2 months
Contract dates
27 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Works
CPV codes
45314000, 48952000

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Imperial War Museums

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/335019/iwm-2526-fm-3486-replacement-of-public-address-and-voice-alarm-pava-system-at-iw
Buyer reference
FM3486
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e2bb
Last checked
4 November 2026

Imperial War Museums. IWM/2526/FM/3486 - Replacement of Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) System at IWM Duxford. Contract award, 17 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/335019/iwm-2526-fm-3486-replacement-of-public-address-and-voice-alarm-pava-system-at-iw (accessed 4 November 2026).