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002625 Secret Maps Exhibition - Build Tender

British Library

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24 Jun 2025 at 09:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library has completed the procurement process for the "002625 Secret Maps Exhibition - Build Tender," concerning services for the Exhibition Build of the upcoming Secret Maps exhibition at the British Library's St Pancras site. This exhibition will be accessible to the public from 24th October 2025 until 18th January 2026. The tender process, initiated as a limited competition due to its below-threshold nature, progressed through various stages including award and contract signing, with key dates spanning from 18th June 2025, when the contract was signed, until its completion on 31st January 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of museum-exhibition services and is to be delivered across several UK regions, enhancing the library's offerings in central London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in exhibition services and those capable of meeting light-touch procurement requirements. SETWORKS LIMITED was awarded the contract, reflecting their ability to deliver within the scope of museum-exhibition services. The project offers potential for growth to SMEs and firms with expertise in exhibition design and build, as it encapsulates a high-profile event at a renowned institution. Businesses with proficiency in providing innovative exhibition solutions could leverage such projects to expand their portfolio and gain prominence in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002625 Secret Maps Exhibition - Build Tender

Notice Description

Appointment to deliver services providing the Exhibition Build element of the forthcoming British Library temporary exhibition Secret Maps (Title tbc) which will be held in the PACCAR 1 Gallery at the British Library's St Pancras site and which will be open to the public from 24th Oct 2025 - 18th Jan 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055236
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034577-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£239,896 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Library
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SETWORKS LIMITED

Further Information

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