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Minor Works for the Revolution 250 Exhibition

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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27 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The National Archives, titled "Minor Works for the Revolution 250 Exhibition," has reached the award stage as of 27th May 2026. This contract entailed building and installing an onsite exhibition and falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically relating to construction work for exhibition buildings. The procurement method employed was 'limited' due to the below-threshold value of the contract, with M.E.R. SERVICES LIMITED being awarded the contract. The project is located across regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 13th April 2026 to 31st December 2026. The gross contract value is £101,961, with the net value set at £84,967.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for SMEs in the building installation sector, offering exposure to government contracts and enhancing their portfolio through participation in a historic exhibition. Companies specialising in exhibition construction and installation are well-suited to engage, offering a chance to reinforce expertise in delivering high-profile projects. Business owners can leverage such opportunities for networking and building long-term relationships with central government agencies, fostering future prospects in similar government-led initiatives.

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Notice Title

Minor Works for the Revolution 250 Exhibition

Notice Description

Build and install of onsite exhibition Revolution 250

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049618-2026
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

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,967 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M.E.R. SERVICES

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