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002787: AGATHA CHRISTIE: A WORLD OF MYSTERY TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS BUILD PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

British Library

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20 May 2026 at 15:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement exercise conducted by the British Library Board, a public authority in central government based in London, aimed to secure a principal contractor to deliver museum-exhibition services for the temporary exhibition "Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery". This exhibition will take place at the British Library's St Pancras site, specifically within the PACCAR 1 and PACCAR 2 Galleries, from 30 October 2026 to 20 June 2027. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to SETWORKS LIMITED. The procurement method used was a limited competition approach, below the threshold with a light-touch regime, and the contract has commenced as of 13 May 2026. The contract has a gross value of GBP 435,270.29.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services, particularly those capable of managing temporary exhibitions and providing comprehensive solutions from consultation through to execution. SETWORKS LIMITED, an SME based in Croydon, has been identified as the successful supplier, showcasing the potential for small to medium enterprises to thrive in such competitive processes. Organisations operating within the UK regions specified for delivery but with a focus on London, where the British Library is located, would find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolios and enhancing their industry presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002787: AGATHA CHRISTIE: A WORLD OF MYSTERY TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS BUILD PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR

Notice Description

The British Library has completed a procurement exercise to deliver services providing the Exhibition Build element of the forthcoming British Library temporary exhibition Agatha Christie: A World of Mystery which will be held in PACCAR 1 and PACCAR 2 Galleries at the British Library's St Pancras site and which will be open to the public from 30 October 2026 - 20 June 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046557-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£362,725 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 2 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
British Library
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Setworks Ltd

Further Information

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