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title: "Partial Design, Supply and Install of Specialist Mobile and Static Racking Systems for Art Collection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea16"
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# Partial Design, Supply and Install of Specialist Mobile and Static Racking Systems for Art Collection

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea16

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## Summary

The British Council, located in London, is overseeing a procurement process for the partial design, supply, and installation of specialist mobile and static racking systems for its Art Collection, which will be relocated to Coventry, UK. This contract comprises the complete design and delivery of bespoke storage systems to accommodate various art pieces while ensuring security and space efficiency. The procurement method employed is a selective competitive flexible procedure. The award stage is pending, with the final contract period set to commence on 13th April 2026 and potentially extend until 12th April 2029. The contract value is approximately £501,968, including gross amounts.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design and installation of storage systems, particularly those with expertise in bespoke solutions for art collections. Such businesses, especially SMEs, can benefit by showcasing their innovative modular solutions designed to enhance storage efficiency. The initiative requires collaborating closely with the British Council to ensure the racking systems are robust and reconfigurable, meeting the demands of varied art forms. Successful suppliers can leverage this high-profile contract to further establish their reputation in the arts storage sector, fostering potential future opportunities for expansion. Bruynzeel Storage Systems currently stands as a supplier meeting the criteria outlined in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

This invitation to tender invites suppliers to bid for the provision of partial design, supply and install of mobile and static storage for the British Council Art Collection. The Collection is moving to its new home in Coventry, UK, and will require bespoke systems, ensuring secure, space-efficient and robust racking to meet current and future inventory needs. The supplier will work with British Council to design, supply and install systems which provide modular and reconfigurable elements suited to a mix of paintings, 3d and cased works and works on paper.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The details of extension will be stated in the tender (ITT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021804-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | £418,307 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUYNZEEL STORAGE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39151100 - Racking

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021804-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 19:25 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077896-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 12:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077641-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021804-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077896-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077641-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org
- https://tap.tcsapps.com/tap2/#/bc-supplier-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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