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title: "Display Showcases for Bath Abbey Discovery Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034f4e"
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# Display Showcases for Bath Abbey Discovery Centre

Buyer: BATH ABBEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034f4e

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## Summary

The Bath Abbey, located in Bath, UK, has completed a public procurement process for the manufacture and installation of exhibition equipment, specifically display showcases, to enhance the Bath Abbey Discovery Centre. This procurement was conducted under an open procedure and classified within the goods category, specifically targeting the exhibition equipment industry. The contract was signed on 21st June 2022, following its initiation, and involved a total of three bids, indicating competitive interest in the project. The contract requires delivery to the Bath Abbey location, with specifications outlined in the related documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the design and manufacture of exhibition displays, especially those specialising in high-security, humidity, and light-controlled units. Companies with experience in museum-exhibition services or those that can propose innovative 'off-the-shelf' solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The successful contractor, Glasshaus Displays Ltd, reflects the potential for SMEs to secure contracts within this sector, making this an encouraging opportunity for businesses looking to grow in cultural and heritage-related projects.

## Notice

Manufacture and installation of display showcases with security, humidity and light control for Bath Abbey Discovery Centre.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bath Abbey wish to appoint a supplier to manufacture, install and provide warranties for showcases for the new Discovery Centre. Object display plinths are also required. The attached specification document shows the sizes of the showcases required however we would be happy for suppliers to recommend suitable 'off-the-shelf' options if appropriate. All necessary information is included in the attached showcase specification document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018598-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH ABBEY |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASSHAUS DISPLAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39133000 - Display units
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39171000 - Display cases
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018598-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathabbey.org
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:226100-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA31509

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