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Museum Retail Purchases - Nature Planet

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Museum Retail Purchases - Nature Planet" was initiated by Bristol City Council, located in Bristol, UK. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of goods, specifically museum services and associated retail goods, reached the award stage on 26th March 2026. The contract, valued at £36,000 gross, was awarded to Nature Planet and has been signed to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. This direct procurement method, executed without competition due to its below-threshold status, is aimed at supplying retail goods for museums in the Bristol region.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying retail goods suitable for museums, such as musical instruments, sports goods, games, toys, handicraft, and art materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise and stock in these categories, particularly those focusing on museum services, would find this contract well-suited for their business expansion. The procurement method chosen reflects an efficient pathway for businesses specialising in niche products to engage with public authorities like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Museum Retail Purchases - Nature Planet

Notice Description

The purchasing of retail goods for resale by BCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027794-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURE PLANET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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