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Black Planet Exhibition Build

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Black Planet Exhibition Build," a project to construct the set for the 'Project a Black Planet' exhibition at Barbican Art Gallery, has been concluded. Managed by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, this contract falls under the works industry category, specifically exhibition centre construction work, in the City of London, United Kingdom. As part of a limited procurement method below the threshold, the contract was awarded to Raskl Limited on 1st April 2026, with the award active commencing 8th April 2026 and projected to end on 28th May 2026. The final contract value stands at £85,082 GBP, with a total gross amount of £102,098.40 GBP.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition construction work. Companies in the architecture, fabrication, and creative set designs that can demonstrate innovative exhibition solutions will find this kind of procurement particularly befitting. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises with niche expertise in such exhibitions may benefit from future tenders of similar nature organised by public authorities like the City of London. Establishing links with entities conducting similar projects could enhance competitiveness and foster business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Black Planet Exhibition Build

Notice Description

The set build for the exhibition 'Project a Black Planet' at Barbican Art Gallery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212312 - Exhibition centre construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 28 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RASKL

Further Information

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