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Giacometti: Install - Artwork plinths fabrication for Huma Bhabha exhibition

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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24 Jun 2025 at 12:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Giacometti: Install - Artwork plinths fabrication for Huma Bhabha exhibition" involves the provision of artwork plinth fabrication services. The contract was managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, a sub-central government public authority, located in the City of London. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the works of art sector. The procurement method used was limited competition, appropriate for contracts below the threshold, with a focus on providing specialised services. The award was completed and signed on 28th February 2025, with services delivered from 3rd March to 30th May 2025.

This tender may offer significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in art fabrication or similar services, particularly those capable of handling bespoke or intricate design requirements akin to works of art. The contract was awarded to The White Wall Company, a large enterprise based in Bexley. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality artisanal fabrications would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement process, especially those able to adapt to the needs of renowned exhibitions such as Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Giacometti: Install - Artwork plinths fabrication for Huma Bhabha exhibition

Notice Description

Artwork plinth fabrication services in relation to Encounters: Giacometti x Huma Bhabha

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034726-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,140 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 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
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Ajibola Akingbade
Contact Email
ajibola.akingbade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WHITE WALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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