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title: "002750 Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f74a"
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# 002750 Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit

Buyer: BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f74a

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## Summary

The British Library Board located at 96 Euston Road, London, has concluded the procurement process for the creation and supply of a "Living Knowledge Network Portable Activity Unit", titled under tender ID 002750. The procurement falls within the exhibition equipment industry category and has been executed through an open competition method below the threshold. The contract, awarded to Sam Brown Design, who is based in Bridport, Dorset, runs from 2 March 2026 to 4 September 2026 with a total gross value of £71,400. This award stage marks the completion of the procurement process, following the tender stage that began with a notice published on 16 December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the exhibition equipment and museum-exhibition services sectors, particularly for SMEs looking to expand within central government contracts and cultural institutions like the British Library. The open competition procurement method ensures that a variety of businesses can participate, offering potential growth and visibility. Organisations with expertise in design and innovative exhibition solutions are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, as they offer the chance not only to gain financial reward but also to establish a reputation with major public authorities.

## Notice

The British Library has appointed a supplier to design and produce a portable activity units to hold and display all accompanying resources for Living Knowledge Network (LKN) panel exhibitions which will also serve as a clear signpost to the LKN exhibition and provide clear British Library branding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021957-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD |
| Additional buyers | 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 | SAM BROWN DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 16:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021957-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 21:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083595-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021957-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083595-2025
  16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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