RAF Museum Replacement 4D Theatre Attraction
ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUMEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
5 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
The Royal Air Force Museum is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to the potential replacement of its existing 4D cinema attractions at its London and Midlands sites. The Museum is seeking information from the market regarding the potential supply, installation and commissioning of modern 4D theatre attractions at both sites, each with approximately 16 seats.
The potential requirement includes motion seating technology, immersive audio, modern projection technology, environmental and special effects systems, accessible design, and ongoing maintenance and support. The potential requirement may include removal of existing equipment and installations, strip-out, design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning, together with ongoing maintenance and support arrangements.
The Museum is also seeking information on potential commercial and delivery models, including outright purchase, supplier-funded concession arrangements and alternative commercial structures. The final scope, commercial model, contract value and procurement approach have not yet been determined.
Submission
As the Find a Tender notice does not provide for the upload of these supporting documents, suppliers wishing to participate should request the Market Engagement Information Pack and Supplier Response Form by emailing tender.returns@rafmuseum.org, quoting procurement reference 2026-RAFM-4D – Replacement 4D Theatre Attraction.
Additional details
This notice is for preliminary market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a procurement exercise, invitation to tender or commitment to procure. Further information on the market engagement, including details of the potential requirement and the information sought from suppliers, is contained in the Market Engagement Information Pack. A Supplier Response Form is also available for suppliers wishing to participate.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
MCPHILLIPS (WELLINGTON) LIMITED
£77,650
total awarded
- 2
Insulation Contracting Services Limited
£28,400
total awarded
- 3
VISO GROUP LTD
£70,568
total awarded
- 4
BRUYNZEEL STORAGE SYSTEMS LIMITED
£42,036
total awarded
- 5
Softcat PLC
£150,000
total awarded
MCPHILLIPS (WELLINGTON) 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.
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ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUMKey Dates
Published
5 October 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
planning
Source
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