Tender

002750 Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit

BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 21:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is currently in the tender stage for its "Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit", which falls under the exhibition equipment industry category. Located in London, United Kingdom, this procurement process invites suppliers to design and produce a portable activity unit that will display resources for Living Knowledge Network panel exhibitions, while prominently featuring British Library branding. The tender adopts an open procurement method, characterised by below-threshold, open competition. Interested parties should note the key deadline for submissions, which is set for 23rd January 2026. The enquiry period ends on 16th January 2026, offering an ample timeframe for clarifications.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the design and production of exhibition stands and museum-exhibition services to grow by aligning with the prestigious British Library. The procurement process is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the focus on quality as the primary award criterion, weighted at 70%, complemented by price at 30%. With a contract period starting in February and ending in May 2026, businesses can leverage this association with the British Library to enhance their portfolio and visibility in the exhibition field across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002750 Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit

Notice Description

The British Library is seeking suppliers to design and produce a portable activity unit to hold and display all accompanying resources for Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibitions which will also serve as a clear signpost to the LKN exhibition and provide clear British Library branding. Please download the Tender documents for the full details on this Tender exercise. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Exhibition-equipment./X6BKXV9U3H To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X6BKXV9U3H

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f74a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083595-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

39154100 - Exhibition stands

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 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 LIBRARY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
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)
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

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