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

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2026 at 13:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Mar 2026 at 14:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 19:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 12:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council procured specialist mobile and static racking systems for its art collection, including partial design, supply and installation. The requirement covers bespoke, secure, space-efficient and robust storage for paintings, three-dimensional and cased works, and works on paper. The systems are intended to support current and future inventory needs through modular and reconfigurable elements. The collection is moving to a new home in Coventry, where the storage systems will be delivered and installed. This is a goods procurement for specialist racking and associated design and installation services. The requirement is relevant to suppliers able to design and deliver tailored collection-storage infrastructure rather than standard warehouse shelving alone.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to BRUYNZEEL STORAGE SYSTEMS LIMITED on 9 March 2026. The award value was £418,307 excluding VAT (£501,968 including VAT). One lot was evaluated through an open competitive flexible procedure, with the invitation to tender issued to suppliers that had returned a confidentiality agreement. Social value, quality and methodology carried 60% of the evaluation and pricing 40%. One bid was received, including one from an SME. The award standstill ended on 23 March 2026. The contract was signed on 4 August 2026 and runs from 4 August 2026 to 13 April 2027, with optional extensions potentially taking delivery through 13 April 2029. Expressions of interest closed on 5 February 2026 and award decisions were due by 5 March 2026.

This outcome indicates demand from the British Council for specialist art-collection storage combining design, manufacture and installation. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate experience delivering bespoke mobile and static racking for mixed collections, including paintings, three-dimensional and cased works, and works on paper. Capability should include secure, robust and space-efficient systems that can be modularly reconfigured as inventory changes. Suppliers should also be able to work collaboratively with the British Council on design development and deliver installation at a collection facility in Coventry. The evaluation shows that social value, quality and methodology were more important than price, so evidence of delivery approach, technical understanding, durability, adaptability and wider social value would be important when a comparable requirement returns.

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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/074185-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£418,307 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£418,307 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2026 - 13 Apr 2027 6-12 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 COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

British Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUYNZEEL STORAGE SYSTEMS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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