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Museum Retail Purchases - Aurora

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for museum retail purchases, selecting Aurora World Ltd. Without competition due to being below the threshold, the contract involves acquiring retail goods for resale. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically musical instruments, games, toys, and art materials, to impact sectors like handicrafts and retail trade. Located in Bristol, UK, the contract period starts on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027, with a total gross value of £30,000. Key documents, including the contract notice, were published on 26 March 2026.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses in the retail and merchandise industries, especially those specialising in goods relevant to museum retail environments. Aurora World Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Basingstoke, is an ideal partner, highlighting the potential for small businesses to thrive in niche areas of the public sector. Companies with expertise in retail merchandise and capable of supplying diverse goods will find similar tenders lucrative for expansion. This contract underscores the importance of being agile and understanding sector-specific demands for business growth in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Museum Retail Purchases - Aurora

Notice Description

The purchasing of retail goods for resale by BCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027903-2026
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

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

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 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

AURORA WORLD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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