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002785 Exhibition Design Services (2D and 3D) for Normans

BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library Board, a central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for the Exhibition Design Services (2D and 3D) for the "Normans" exhibition, with NISSEN RICHARDS STUDIO LIMITED being awarded the contract. The procurement process was carried out using a limited competition method, specifically for below-threshold procurement, and the service falls under the 'Fair and exhibition organisation services' category. The contract commenced on 20th May 2026 and is expected to run until 1st October 2027, with a gross contract value of £100,290. The project involves close collaboration with various teams to deliver a cohesive visual identity for the exhibition.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the exhibition and creative design sectors that can provide innovative and cohesive 2D and 3D design solutions. Companies like NISSEN RICHARDS STUDIO LIMITED, which have a strong track record in collaborating with curatorial and marketing teams, will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Such contracts can serve as a gateway for growth by allowing businesses to showcase their expertise in creating impactful exhibition designs and solidifying partnerships with prestigious institutions like the British Library.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

002785 Exhibition Design Services (2D and 3D) for Normans

Notice Description

Design - 3D and 2D - element of the exhibition only. Supplier to deliver the 2D exhibition design, to work closely with the supplier developing the exhibition marketing creative, as well as the Library's Curatorial, Marketing and Exhibitions teams and other suppliers, to help shape and agree the exhibition proposition and deliver a cohesive visual identity for the exhibition which will be applied across the exhibition design, the marketing campaign creative and all other customer touchpoints.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052617-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79956000 - Fair and exhibition organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 1 Oct 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 BOARD
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
Post Town
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

NISSEN RICHARDS STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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