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Partial Design, Supply and Install of Specialist Mobile and Static Racking Systems for Art Collection

BRITISH COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 12:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council invites suppliers to participate in a tender for the partial design, supply, and installation of specialist mobile and static racking systems for its Art Collection, which is relocating to Coventry, UK. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a value estimation of £350,000 (net amount). The deadline for interested suppliers to submit their expressions of interest is set for 5th February 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 15th January 2026. This open procurement, using a competitive flexible procedure, is particularly focused on goods related to racking under CPV classification 39151100. The British Council is located at 1 Redman Place, London, and functions as a sub-central government authority.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in secure and efficient storage solutions, particularly those experienced with art collections. The project involves creating modular and reconfigurable storage options for a diverse range of artworks. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong capability in delivering customised racking systems and have a proven track record in adhering to requirements of quality, methodology, and social value are well-suited to compete. The contract is renewable and extends for an initial period from 16th March 2026 to 15th March 2027, with potential extensions discussed in the tender documentation, offering ongoing growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partial Design, Supply and Install of Specialist Mobile and Static Racking Systems for Art Collection

Notice Description

This invitation to tender invites suppliers to bid for the provision of partial design, supply and install of mobile and static storage for the British Council Art Collection. The Collection is moving to its new home in Coventry, UK, and will require bespoke systems, ensuring secure, space-efficient and robust racking to meet current and future inventory needs. The supplier will work with British Council to design, supply and install systems which provide modular and reconfigurable elements suited to a mix of paintings, 3d and cased works and works on paper.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The details of extension will be stated in the tender (ITT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077896-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39151100 - Racking

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Wai Shan Kwan
Contact Email
waishan.kwan@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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