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title: "'The Reading Story' Gallery Works"
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# 'The Reading Story' Gallery Works

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7da6b35-aaf3-4764-a6fe-fdf0a9337d2e

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council (RBC) initiated a tender for 'The Reading Story' Gallery Works, which involves museum construction work in the South East of England. The contract is valued at £119,000 and was completed with a procurement method classified as a limited competition through a quotation process. The tender period concluded on 16th June 2017, with the awarded contract starting on 17th July 2017 and ending on 17th December 2017. The contract has been successfully awarded to The Moule Partnership Limited.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in museum-exhibition services and related works. Businesses with expertise in museum installations and general construction services would find this a suitable market to explore for growth, particularly in the public sector, where similar projects are anticipated in future initiatives by local councils.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council (RBC) are seeking a principal contractor to supply and carry out works to install the Reading Story Gallery at the Reading Museum

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3978044c-38b5-4992-86d4-c68b66579f36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2017 - 17 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,844 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE MOULE PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3978044c-38b5-4992-86d4-c68b66579f36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3978044c-38b5-4992-86d4-c68b66579f36
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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