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23 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a public authority under sub-central government, is managing the procurement process for the "British Council Coventry Cat A+ / Cat B Fit-Out" project. This initiative involves transforming a former IKEA store in Coventry City Centre into a multi-tenanted facility for the British Council Collection and its partners, such as the Arts Council Collection and Culture Coventry Trust. Being in the 'Tender' stage, the selective procurement calls for a competitive procedure where the expression of interest deadline is set for 3rd July 2026, with the contract award period aiming to end by 23rd September 2026. This project falls under the 'works' category within the construction sector, and the main industry classifications include building installation work and construction work for commercial and industrial buildings. The project, scheduled to commence on 5th October 2026, holds a gross value of £216,000.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses within the construction and building installation sectors, particularly those with expertise in commercial fit-outs and infrastructure adaptations. The competitive flexible procedure allows businesses to showcase their methodology and pricing strategies, with a weighting of 60% and 40% respectively. The project is well-suited to companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative solutions under a flexible procurement model that includes participation and NDA stages. Suppliers can self-register via the British Council’s MyProcurement platform to engage in this dynamic opportunity, thus expanding their portfolio and potential client base through a prestigious project with international outreach implications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

British Council Coventry Cat A+ / Cat B Fit-Out

Notice Description

The British Council Collection is a nationally significant collection of over 8700 works of modern and contemporary British art, lent widely to museums and galleries in the UK and globally, and used in our collaborative professional development programmes with international institutional partners and UK organisations. The Collection is in the process of moving to a new long-term management and care facility in Coventry, England, in collaboration with the Arts Council Collection and Culture Coventry Trust (the partners). The partners have engaged with Coventry City Council (CCC) on plans to turn a former Ikea store in Coventry City Centre into a renewed multi-tenanted facility that will accommodate Art Store requirements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058939-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

45300000 - Building installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 5 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
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
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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