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Museum Treasure Goods Purchase - Wickwar

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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12 Nov 2025 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement notice pertains to a contract awarded by Bristol City Council for the "Museum Treasure Goods Purchase - Wickwar" project. The procurement falls within the industry category of goods, specifically involving the purchase of items of archaeological treasure for Bristol Museums. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, with the contract being awarded to The British Museum. The process is in the award stage, with a contract status marked as active. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 10th November 2025, and its active period runs from 11th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. The delivery is set for the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations capable of supplying archaeological artefacts and treasure goods, aligning with the requirements set by Bristol City Council for their museum collections. Businesses specialising in this niche, especially those with established relationships within the museum or cultural sectors, would be well-suited to engage with such procurement opportunities. The direct procurement approach suggests an advantageous position for companies already recognised for their expertise and quality in goods directly related to museum acquisitions. There is potential for further collaborations with public authorities like sub-central government entities similar to Bristol City Council, thereby aiding in expanding a supplier's market reach and reputation.

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Notice Title

Museum Treasure Goods Purchase - Wickwar

Notice Description

To use grant monies to purchase items of archaeological Treasure (declared under the 1996 Treasure Act) for Bristol Museums.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073196-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,962 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH MUSEUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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