Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

EXHIBITION DISPLAY SHOWCASES

British Library Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 15:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Oct 2025 at 18:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board successfully concluded an open procurement procedure for "Exhibition Display Showcases", with a contract signed on 27th November 2025. The procurement aims to supply Government Indemnity Scheme compliant display showcases to be used in gallery spaces, enabling the display of collection items and loans from various collectors and institutions. The contract, valued at £144,901.27, covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom and displays exhibition equipment, museum-exhibition services. The award, managed by Fraser Randall Limited, supports the Library's exhibition programme by providing updated specifications for handling sensitive and high-value items.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the exhibition equipment and museum services industries. Meyvaert NV, identified as the main supplier, reflects the viability for SMEs to engage in high-value procurement with large public institutions like the British Library. The procurement process was competitive, with all bids at the final stage coming from SMEs, highlighting an advantageous environment for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in custom display solutions, to prosper and expand their operations within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

EXHIBITION DISPLAY SHOWCASES

Notice Description

The British Library was seeking suppliers for to procure a suite of brand-new Government Indemnity Scheme compliant display showcases which will be used in our gallery spaces to display our collection items as well as a range of loans borrowed from private collectors and National and International institutions. These cases are to support the delivery of the exhibition programme and provide adequate up to date specs to enable the library to display sensitive and high value collection items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058af9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078169-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£144,901 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 10 Apr 2026 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
British Library Board
Additional Buyers

British Library

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Meyvaert NV

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...