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002634 FAIRY TALES EXHIBITION BUILD & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION - STAGE 1

BRITISH LIBRARY

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11 Aug 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "002634 FAIRY TALES EXHIBITION BUILD & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION - STAGE 1." The procurement involved the provision of Pre-Construction services to execute the technical design phase for a major exhibition at their location in London. This tender belongs to the industry category of museum-exhibition services. The procurement process utilised a limited method below the threshold for competition and included a light touch special regime. The procurement stage reached completion when the contract was awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd on 11 August 2025. The contract, which started on 12 August 2025, is active and may be extended into a second stage if both parties agree.

This tender provides distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition and pre-construction services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sam Forster Associates Ltd. By participating in public procurement exercises, businesses can establish and expand their expertise in niche sectors such as cultural exhibitions. Companies with a competent team capable of engaging in highly competitive tenders and offering specialised services stand a good chance of leveraging similar opportunities for business growth. With the scope for progression into further stages of the project, it can also potentially lead to enduring business relationships with esteemed institutions like the British Library.

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Notice Title

002634 FAIRY TALES EXHIBITION BUILD & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION - STAGE 1

Notice Description

Appointed supplier to provide the Pre-Construction services of a contractor, to complete the technical design phase (including drawings) alongside the appointed design consultant, for a new major exhibition, Fairy Tales at the British Library. This is a two stage build tender and the Second Stage (fabrication stage) will be a separate procurement exercise should either party choose to terminate this agreement at the end of Stage 1 (Pre-Construction Services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05856c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047743-2025
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
£13,312 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY
Additional Buyers

FRASER RANDALL LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise@fraserrandall.co.uk, 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)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAM FORSTER ASSOCIATES

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