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Supply of self supporting walls for display of artworks

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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01 Apr 2025 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives has completed the procurement process for the supply of self-supporting walls for the display of artworks in their exhibition gallery. The procurement, categorised under 'goods', was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it fell below the threshold. The contract, valued at £33,870 gross (£28,225 net), was awarded to Panelock Display Systems Limited on 20th March 2025 and is expected to run from 21st March 2025 to 25th April 2025. These display units will be delivered to multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in display systems and exhibition solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). As the project involves the supply of intricate display units, companies with expertise in manufacturing and distributing exhibition infrastructure are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded contract to Panelock Display Systems Limited exemplifies the demand for custom display solutions, encouraging similar businesses to enhance their offerings and seek out public sector contracts for growth. Businesses that can deliver quality and reliability in self-supporting walls for artwork displays stand to gain considerable advantages in securing contracts with agencies like The National Archives.

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Notice Title

Supply of self supporting walls for display of artworks

Notice Description

Supply of self supporting walls for display of artworks in exhibition gallery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012178-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39133000 - Display units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,225 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nationalarchives.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PANELOCK DISPLAY SYSTEMS

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