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title: "Museum Treasure Goods Purchase - Wickwar"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df9e"
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# Museum Treasure Goods Purchase - Wickwar

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df9e

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## Summary

This public procurement notice pertains to a contract awarded by Bristol City Council for the "Museum Treasure Goods Purchase - Wickwar" project. The procurement falls within the industry category of goods, specifically involving the purchase of items of archaeological treasure for Bristol Museums. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, with the contract being awarded to The British Museum. The process is in the award stage, with a contract status marked as active. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 10th November 2025, and its active period runs from 11th November 2025 to 31st December 2025. The delivery is set for the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations capable of supplying archaeological artefacts and treasure goods, aligning with the requirements set by Bristol City Council for their museum collections. Businesses specialising in this niche, especially those with established relationships within the museum or cultural sectors, would be well-suited to engage with such procurement opportunities. The direct procurement approach suggests an advantageous position for companies already recognised for their expertise and quality in goods directly related to museum acquisitions. There is potential for further collaborations with public authorities like sub-central government entities similar to Bristol City Council, thereby aiding in expanding a supplier's market reach and reputation.

## Notice

To use grant monies to purchase items of archaeological Treasure (declared under the 1996 Treasure Act) for Bristol Museums.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073196-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,962 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BRITISH MUSEUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073196-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073196-2025
  12th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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