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002640 Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition

BRITISH LIBRARY

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02 Jul 2025 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government public authority located in London, has completed its procurement process for the "Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition." This service-related contract, with a focus on parcel transport services, was awarded to Constantine Ltd. The procurement was conducted using a limited method due to its below-threshold status. Key dates include the contract's signing on 1st July 2025, with the period of execution spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st January 2026. The entire process culminated with the contract notice being published on 2nd July 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services. Companies with expertise in parcel transport, particularly those experienced in handling delicate and valuable items, will find this contract highly aligned with their capabilities. Constantine Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, showcasing that smaller firms with specialised skills can effectively compete in the public sector. This procurement demonstrates the opportunity for similar enterprises to engage in government contracts that demand precision in transport and logistics within the museum and exhibition industry.

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Notice Title

002640 Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition

Notice Description

002640 Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition. The British Library will be mounting the above exhibition next year. Borrow 23 objects from 13 lenders. Require transport and packing of these loans for assembly into and dispersal from the British Library.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05573f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036631-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60161000 - Parcel transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,315 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bl.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
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

CONSTANTINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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