GB-Our Time Gallery: Main Works Contractor

London Museum
London
3 November 2025 to 5 October 2026

The contractor will act as Principal Contractor for the Our Time exhibition fit-out, managing fabrication, installation, and commissioning. Scope includes exhibition walls, setworks, seating, 3rd fix M&E, lighting, graphics, and vibration isolation due to railway proximity. The project requires BIM compliance and coordination of all exhibition works, including client-direct appointments.

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Awarded value: £2.1m; As published
Published: 19 June 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 23 May 2025; Realm Projects Limited
Contract length: 11 months; Ends 5 October 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist exhibition fit-out and construction services, including setworks, acoustic treatment, and mechanical and electrical installation for museum galleries.

Category: Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
19 June 2025
Contract awardedto Realm Projects Limited
23 May 2025
Contract starts
3 November 2025
Contract ends
5 October 2026

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How it compares

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

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/6430/gb-our-time-gallery-main-works-contractor
Buyer reference: BIP960341425
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-051c2137-c116-43b7-878f-43967d7dd2f6
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

London Museum. GB-Our Time Gallery: Main Works Contractor. Contract award, 19 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/6430/gb-our-time-gallery-main-works-contractor (accessed 12 October 2026).