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002750 Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 16:17

Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 21:05

Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board located at 96 Euston Road, London, has concluded the procurement process for the creation and supply of a "Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit", titled under tender ID 002750. The procurement falls within the exhibition equipment industry category and has been executed through an open competition method below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Sam Brown Design, who is based in Bridport, Dorset, runs from 2 March 2026 to 4 September 2026 with a total gross value of £71,400. This award stage marks the completion of the procurement process, following the tender stage that began with a notice published on 16 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the exhibition equipment and museum-exhibition services sectors, particularly for SMEs looking to expand within central government contracts and cultural institutions like the British Library. The open competition procurement method ensures that a variety of businesses can participate, offering potential growth and visibility. Organisations with expertise in design and innovative exhibition solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, as they offer the chance not only to gain financial reward but also to establish a reputation with major public authorities.

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Notice Title

002750 Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit

Notice Description

The British Library has appointed a supplier to design and produce a portable activity units 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f74a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021957-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

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
£59,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD
Additional Buyers

BRITISH LIBRARY

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAM BROWN DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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