Award of Contract for Updates to First World War Gallery Trench at IWM London
Imperial War Museums · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contract for Updates to First World War Gallery Trench at IWM London
Awarded 22 Sep 2024
Awarded22 Sep 2024
Value£50,943.48
SupplierUnusual Projects
AgencyImperial War Museums
RegionLondon
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 1y 11mo ago2mo term
Awarded 22 Sept 2024Expired 5 Dec 2024
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Imperial War Museums awarded a contract to Unusual Projects for prop-making and installation, including small build elements, for updates to the First World War Gallery trench at IWM London.
The trench, originally designed by Casson Mann in 2014, retains its existing location and footprint; the updates focus on restoring realism through updated setworks, new props, and updated AV projections within the current structure.
The contract value was £50,943.48.
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