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Museum Retail Purchases - Half Moon Bay

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has concluded a direct procurement process for the purchase of retail goods for resale in its museums, awarding the contract to Half Moon Bay Limited. This process fell under the "goods" category within the industry sector for musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials, and accessories. The procurement was conducted under a legal framework specified by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54 and classified as a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The contract, valued at £42,000 gross, was signed on 26 March 2026 and covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The main activities will be carried out in the UKK11 region, encompassing Bristol.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture or supply of retail goods suitable for museum settings. Companies that specialise in arts, crafts, and related retail goods stand to benefit significantly. By engaging in such public procurement processes, businesses can expand their market presence, gain stability through government contracts, and enhance their portfolio. Bristol City Council's emphasis on direct procurement may also provide future opportunities for similar suppliers capable of fulfilling niche requirements efficiently and to a high standard.

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Notice Title

Museum Retail Purchases - Half Moon Bay

Notice Description

The purchasing of retail goods for resale by BCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067508
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027891-2026
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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 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

HALF MOON BAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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