Menin Gate Soundscape

Buyer

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

Value

£87,000

Closes

16 November 2026

Where

Maidenhead, the South East

Type

Open tender

In plain English

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission wants someone to design and build an immersive soundscape installation (audio experience) at the Menin Gate Memorial in Belgium to mark its 100th anniversary in 2027. This is a creative and technical project combining sound design, installation, and public engagement activities.

What the buyer wants

• Design and create an immersive soundscape installation that fits the Menin Gate Memorial site • Plan and deliver supporting activation events or activities to engage visitors • Provide technical installation and setup of audio equipment and systems • Ensure the installation is operational and maintained for the centenary commemoration in 2027

Likely requirements

Our reading of the notice. Always check the tender documents.

This contract requires specialist soundscape and immersive audio design expertise, which most traditional tradespeople do not possess: you would need to be an audio/sound designer, exhibition designer, or creative technologist rather than a builder, cleaner, or electrician.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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