---
title: "T25-028BUS Decant and Installation of Armada Collection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05431f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# T25-028BUS Decant and Installation of Armada Collection

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05431f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Derry City and Strabane District Council involves the specialised transport and installation of artefacts for the Armada Collection. This project is situated in the services industry category, specifically in road transport and courier services, under the Northern Irish devolved regulations. It takes place across different locations, including the Tower Museum in Derry and the NMNI museum store in Belfast, ultimately concluding at the DNA Museum in Ebrington. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, which was announced on 25th March 2026, with the contract period starting on 26th March 2026 and ending on 25th March 2027. The open competition procurement method has been adopted, which facilitates below-threshold participation.

This tender presents vital growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics services. Companies experienced in handling delicate artefacts with expertise in plant hire, lifting, and installation processes would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. The awarded contract offered a gross value of £33,610, awarded to Apprisi Ltd t/a Pack and Send Belfast East, indicating that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are competitive within this procurement. Interested businesses should consider their capabilities in executing transport and logistical operations efficiently across multiple locations within Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Derry City and Strabane District Council seeks a highly skilled specialised plant hire and transport contractor to carry out the lifting, and removal of the large artefacts from the Tower Museum followed by transportation of these artefacts to the NMNI museum store Belfast. There will be a second element to the work which involves taking the artefacts from the NMNI store and overseeing the installation of the artefacts in the DNA Museum in Ebrington. Your submission must be submitted via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027493-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | £33,610 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPRISI LTD T/A PACK AND SEND BELFAST EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027493-2026
- 4 Jun 2025 at 16:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030047-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027493-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030047-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derrystrabane.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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