---
title: "002640 Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05573f"
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# 002640 Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05573f

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## Summary

The British Library, a central government public authority located in London, has completed its procurement process for the "Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition." This service-related contract, with a focus on parcel transport services, was awarded to Constantine Ltd. The procurement was conducted using a limited method due to its below-threshold status. Key dates include the contract's signing on 1st July 2025, with the period of execution spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st January 2026. The entire process culminated with the contract notice being published on 2nd July 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics and transport services. Companies with expertise in parcel transport, particularly those experienced in handling delicate and valuable items, will find this contract highly aligned with their capabilities. Constantine Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, showcasing that smaller firms with specialised skills can effectively compete in the public sector. This procurement demonstrates the opportunity for similar enterprises to engage in government contracts that demand precision in transport and logistics within the museum and exhibition industry.

## Notice

002640 Transport assembly and dispersal of loan items for Secret Maps exhibition. The British Library will be mounting the above exhibition next year. Borrow 23 objects from 13 lenders. Require transport and packing of these loans for assembly into and dispersal from the British Library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036631-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,315 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANTINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60161000 - Parcel transport services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 08:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036631-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036631-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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