IWM/2526/Dux/3497: Air Show Traffic Management at IWM Duxford - 2026 Season
Imperial War MuseumsEstimated Value
Up to £75,000
Deadline
9 March 2026
Published
16 February 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking to appoint an experienced and reliable contractor to manage all aspects of traffic flow and car parking operations in support of the IWM Duxford Events Programme. Effective traffic management and car parking are essential components of the visitor experience and play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Duxford Air Shows and Flying Days.
To support the Duxford Air Show season, IWM intends to procure a specialist car parking management company to oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of all traffic and parking services required. The current air show programme includes two major weekend air shows and the Flying Days series, with the proposed 2026 dates as follows: - Duxford Summer Air Show – Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026 - Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show – Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026 The appointed Contractor will be expected to work collaboratively with the IWM management team, contributing to planning processes and attending operational meetings as required.
Meeting schedules will be agreed mutually following contract award to ensure effective communication and seamless integration into wider event operations. Please note that early engagement with the mandatory site visit requirement is crucial as only the pre-scheduled site visits offered in the tender documentation can be accommodated. Access Code : 44W84Q2TX3 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Tra... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/44W84Q2TX3
Contact & helpdesk
As the first and last point of contact for our customers, these services must be delivered to a consistently high standard, ensuring a smooth, safe, and positive experience for all attendees.
AI AnalysisMembers
Requirements, key tasks and tips for reading this tender — included with Tendarix membership.
£4.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime before it ends and you pay nothing.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
ECMS Services Limited
£313,841
total awarded
- 2
Tetra Tech Limited
£41m
total awarded
- 3
Pick Everard
2 contracts wonlatest 24 Mar 2026ends 31 Mar 2029£36m
total awarded
- 4
DANNATT, JOHNSON ARCHITECTS LLP
£25m
total awarded
- 5
Anything Is Possible Media Limited
£160,000
total awarded
ECMS Services Limited is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
Before you bid, buyers check
two years of filed accountsyour financial standingturnover vs contract valueyour Companies House recordcash flow for 30-day termscredit scores and ratios
Actions
Start free trialto open noticeStart free trial to downloadCreate an account and start a 7-day free trial to open the buyer’s own notice and tender documents, plus fit scoring and the Bid Writer. Then £4.99/month — cancel anytime.
Open Bid WriterIndependent software, web & cloud studio. We design, build and grow digital products that quietly outlast their category.
How to Apply
Step-by-step submission guide
Submission Portal
Find a Tender
Open the original notice
Click the button below to view the full notice on Find a Tender Service (FTS)
Check the procedure type
The "Procedure" section tells you if it's Open (one stage) or Restricted (SQ then ITT). This changes how you apply
Access the eSourcing portal
FTS notices link to the buyer's eSourcing platform — register there to access documents
Complete the Selection Questionnaire
Higher-value contracts often require an SQ first — this pre-qualifies you before the full bid stage
Submit electronically
Upload your completed response through the eSourcing platform before the closing date and time
FTS contracts are above UK procurement thresholds. Late submissions are strictly rejected — submit at least 24 hours before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
Buyer Profile
Imperial War MuseumsKey Dates
Published
16 February 2026
Submission deadline
9 March 2026
Notice type
tender
Source
find a tender
Related Tenders
Notice of intention to award under the public health framework - live well preventative health services
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 20
Provision of aerial survey of the UK rail network - lidar (light detection and ranging) and aerial photography
Network Rail require an Aerial Survey of the UK rail network, principally consisting of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and RGB (Red, Green and Blue) data capture. There is a d
Healthy weight service
This notice relates to the process set out in Regulation 10 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process (MSP). The Lond
QTS consultanst framework
As a result of this tender, the Authority is seeking to create: A framework incorporating 12 lots Lot 1 - Architects Lot 2 - Cost Consultants Lot 3 - M&E Engineering Lot 4 - Buildi
