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title: "Bayeux Tapestry Showcase"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb1c"
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# Bayeux Tapestry Showcase

Buyer: BRITISH MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb1c

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## Summary

The British Museum, located in London, is conducting a procurement process using an open procedure for a bespoke showcase to display the Bayeux Tapestry. This contract, under the Procurement Act 2023, involves the design, manufacture, delivery, and on-site assembly of the showcase for a temporary exhibition set from September 2026 to July 2027. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with the contract valued at £599,175.60, awarded to Meyvaert NV. Important dates include the standstill period ending on 20th February 2026 and the contract period set to begin on 23rd February 2026 and conclude on 3rd September 2027.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses involved in exhibition stands, display cases, engineering design services, and museum exhibition services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, with a focus on quality, social value, and price as award criteria. Businesses with expertise in designing and constructing secure, environmentally compliant showcases that meet government indemnity requirements will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including Opera Amsterdam B.V., enhances the dynamic design development process, promising a significant venture for innovation and engagement within the cultural sector.

## Notice

The Museum seeks to award a contract for the design, manufacture, delivery and on-site assembly of a bespoke showcase to display the Bayeux Tapestry during its temporary exhibition at the British Museum, on display to the public from September 2026 - July 2027 (final dates to be confirmed). The appointed supplier will also be required to provide flexible and responsive support during the installation of the Tapestry into the showcase and conduct any necessary maintenance to the showcase for the duration of the exhibition. They will facilitate showcase access to enable the de-installation of the tapestry at the conclusion of the show and carry out the disassembly of the showcase. Circular economy principles should be applied throughout the design of the showcase to enable the most efficient reuse or recycling of components at the conclusion of the exhibition. The contract must be delivered to a demanding timescale with key milestones for the production of shop drawings, prototyping, and provision of material samples. The showcase must comply with stringent environmental control and monitoring requirements to maintain the tapestry in optimal conditions for its conservation throughout the installation, display and deinstallation periods. The showcase must meet, or exceed, the security requirements established under the UK Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS), or equivalent, for the loan of collection objects. Details of the GIS scheme can be found at https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries/supporting-collections-and-cultural-property/government-indemnity. The design will need to accommodate physical and technological security measures details of which will be provided by the Museum as part of the tender documentation. The appointed supplier will collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The design will be developed in collaboration with the Museum's exhibition design team for this project led by Opera Amsterdam B.V. A dynamic and iterative approach to design development will be essential to the development of the showcase. The intended form of contract will be Design and Build from the Joint Contracts Tribunal 2024 suite, given the extent of design input required from the appointed supplier. Pre Construction Information, to be included in the tender documentation, will contain all of the site information including the role of the project's Principal Contractor, this role is subject to a separate appointment, in relation to obligations under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, details of which may be found here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm. The site installation period will be limited, and the appointed supplier must allow for sufficient installation teams to ensure that the showcase is constructed and commissioned completely, prior to the installation of the Bayeux Tapestry. No extensions of time will be granted for late delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012419-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £499,313 |
| 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 MUSEUM |
| Additional buyers | FRASER RANDALL LIMITED; OPERA AMSTERDAM B.V. |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3DG |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 39171000 - Display cases
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012419-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 16:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001612-2026
- 28 Nov 2025 at 14:01 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078108-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012419-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001612-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078108-2025
  28th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fraserrandall.co.uk
- http://www.meyvaert.com
- https://opera-amsterdam.nl/
- https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/supporting-arts-museums-and-libraries/supporting-collections-and-cultural-property/government-indemnity
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
- https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/index.htm
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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