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title: "002634 FAIRY TALES EXHIBITION BUILD & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION - STAGE 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05856c"
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published: "2025-08-11"
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# 002634 FAIRY TALES EXHIBITION BUILD & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION - STAGE 1

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05856c

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## Summary

The British Library, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "002634 FAIRY TALES EXHIBITION BUILD & GRAPHICS PRODUCTION - STAGE 1." The procurement involved the provision of Pre-Construction services to execute the technical design phase for a major exhibition at their location in London. This tender belongs to the industry category of museum-exhibition services. The procurement process utilised a limited method below the threshold for competition and included a light touch special regime. The procurement stage reached completion when the contract was awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd on 11 August 2025. The contract, which started on 12 August 2025, is active and may be extended into a second stage if both parties agree.

This tender provides distinct opportunities for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition and pre-construction services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Sam Forster Associates Ltd. By participating in public procurement exercises, businesses can establish and expand their expertise in niche sectors such as cultural exhibitions. Companies with a competent team capable of engaging in highly competitive tenders and offering specialised services stand a good chance of leveraging similar opportunities for business growth. With the scope for progression into further stages of the project, it can also potentially lead to enduring business relationships with esteemed institutions like the British Library.

## Notice

Appointed supplier to provide the Pre-Construction services of a contractor, to complete the technical design phase (including drawings) alongside the appointed design consultant, for a new major exhibition, Fairy Tales at the British Library. This is a two stage build tender and the Second Stage (fabrication stage) will be a separate procurement exercise should either party choose to terminate this agreement at the end of Stage 1 (Pre-Construction Services).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047743-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,312 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Additional buyers | FRASER RANDALL LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Chaucer |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAM FORSTER ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047743-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047743-2025
  11th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fraserrandall.co.uk
- http://www.samforster.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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