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Art Acquisition - Artist: Lubna Chowdhary : Cristea Roberts Gallery L

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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05 May 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, located in London, at 100 Parliament Street. The tender, titled "Art Acquisition - Artist: Lubna Chowdhary", was carried out under the category of goods, specifically art supplies, and followed a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Cristea Roberts Gallery Limited. The contract was active between 11th March 2026 and 31st March 2026, with the tender completion confirmed on 5th May 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in the arts and culture sector, particularly those capable of supplying unique or bespoke art pieces. While this specific process followed a direct award with Cristea Roberts Gallery Limited, similar tenders may open avenues for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a strong portfolio of contemporary artists and the ability to meet unique buyer specifications. Businesses with expertise in managing procurement within public sector frameworks, especially those involved with art and cultural supplies, can find lucrative prospects in collaborations like these.

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Notice Title

Art Acquisition - Artist: Lubna Chowdhary : Cristea Roberts Gallery L

Notice Description

Art Acquisition Form - Artist: Lubna Chowdhary : Cristea Roberts Gallery

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041228-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

37820000 - Art supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRISTEA ROBERTS GALLERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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