IWM/2526/FM/3479: Design and Construction of New Fire Engine Shed at IWM Duxford
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Imperial War Museums ("IWM") invites tenders from suitably qualified contractors to undertake the Design & Build of a new Fire Engine Shed at IWM Duxford, adjacent to the existing Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower.
The facility will serve as a modern operational hub for fire response, equipment storage, and personnel readiness.
The design must be utilitarian and robust, with low maintenance requirements, while incorporating heritage-style features and a colour palette that complements surrounding historic buildings.
The structure will be compact yet fully functional, delivering cost-effective value in line with public sector expectations.
The shed must not obstruct sightlines from the Visual Control Room, nor exceed the height or footprint of the ATC Tower.
A physical separation between the new building and the tower is required for operational and fire safety compliance.
Internally, the shed will house three fire vehicles with appropriate spacing, automatic emergency doors, exhaust extraction, and durable flooring.
It will also include storage for fire PPE, relocated washing machines, breathing apparatus equipment, and other essential services.
Support facilities will comprise a breathing apparatus room with water supply, workbench, and extraction systems; decontamination showers with changing areas and lockers; a changing room with heating, filtration, and drying provisions; and a washing machine room with drying space and ventilation.
A watch room will provide CCTV coverage of movement areas.
External works will include a floodlit vehicle access zone, direct links to taxiways, security measures such as bollards and optional CCTV, and appropriate drainage systems.
Access improvements and lighting upgrades are also planned.
Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with completion targeted for July 2026.
Contractors must adhere to strict airside safety protocols, maintain a clean site, and address environmental factors.
The design must ensure no visual obstruction, match the ATC tower’s dimensions, and support future operational upgrades, including CAT 7 compliance.
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What the supplier must deliver
The design must be utilitarian and robust
The design must be utilitarian and robust, with low maintenance requirements, while incorporating heritage-style features and a colour palette that complements surrounding historic buildings.
The shed must not obstruct sightlines from
The shed must not obstruct sightlines from the Visual Control Room, nor exceed the height or footprint of the ATC Tower.
Support facilities will comprise a breathing apparatus
Support facilities will comprise a breathing apparatus room with water supply, workbench, and extraction systems; decontamination showers with changing areas and lockers; a changing room with heating, filtration, and drying provisions; and a washing machine room with drying space and ventilation.
A watch room will provide CCTV coverage
A watch room will provide CCTV coverage of movement areas.
Contractors must adhere to strict airside safety
Contractors must adhere to strict airside safety protocols, maintain a clean site, and address environmental factors.
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