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Showcase Design and Build.

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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10 Mar 2026 at 17:46

Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, a central government public authority located in Richmond, is engaging in a procurement process titled "Showcase Design and Build." This process involves supplying seven high security showcases and one standard security showcase for its exhibition gallery. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically display cases, with delivery locations in the United Kingdom, in regions UKI and UKJ. As of March 2026, the procurement process is in the award and contract stage, having been completed using a direct procurement method without competition, described as below threshold. The contract, valued at £85,605.83 net (£102,727 gross), commenced on 23 January 2026 and will conclude on 8 May 2026. The contract was signed on 19 January 2026.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-security display cases and exhibit solutions. As the procurement was a direct award to CLICK NETHERFIELD LIMITED, there was no competition for this particular contract, signifying that similar suppliers might find future opportunities with The National Archives in related projects. SMEs in the same industry in the UK are particularly well-suited to compete in such processes when competitive bids are invited. Businesses focusing on innovative security solutions for exhibitions might find collaboration with government institutions a promising avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

Showcase Design and Build.

Notice Description

To supply seven high security showcases and one standard security showcase for the exhibition gallery at The National Archives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0666c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021547-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39171000 - Display cases

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,605 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 8 May 2026 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLICK NETHERFIELD

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