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title: "T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum"
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# T25-025BUS Design, Manufacture and Installation of Mounts for Artefacts and Archives in DNA Museum

Buyer: DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06063b

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## Summary

The procurement process, organised by the Derry City and Strabane District Council, focuses on the design, manufacture, and installation of mounts for artefacts and archives in the DNA Museum located in Derry Londonderry. This open process, under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has been classified under 'museum services' and formed part of a planning initiative aimed at repurposing historic buildings within Ebrington Square. The award, valued at £55,906.80, was finalised on 2 March 2026, and the contract period runs from 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027. The tender process was open from its announcement on 15 January 2026 until the submission deadline on 13 February 2026. Anna Barclay Designs, classified as an SME, emerged successfully in the contract award phase, thus showcasing the council's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises in its procurement activities.

This tender offers a remarkable opportunity for SMEs specialising in heritage and museum exhibit solutions to expand their portfolio while engaging in a project of substantial cultural significance. With the Derry Londonderry DNA Museum aiming to deliver an internationally recognised attraction, it can become a pivotal point of reference for businesses with expertise in bespoke artefact displays. Companies offering creative and technical solutions in heritage conservation stand well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, making this procurement a stepping stone towards broader business growth within the museum and attractions sector.

## Notice

The Contract is for the design, manufacture and installation of purpose made museum-grade artefact and archive mounts for galleries in the Derry Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum. The new DNA Museum will deliver a world-class attraction and resource to exhibit, explain and explore the rich, unique and fascinating history of Derry Londonderry, Strabane and the wider Foyle basin. The proposal includes the re-use of two Grade B2 listed buildings, set within the historic 'star fort' wall of Ebrington Square, on the east bank of the Foyle River. The site itself is historically significant both to the city and arguably the whole of Northern Ireland, with links to the Siege of Derry. The Museum will exhibit collections on the history of the city and district and provide dedicated research facilities for the internationally significant archive, which tells the story of how the city and district has contributed globally to significant historic events. There is the requirement for a qualified artefact mount maker with specialist Museum and Heritage or Visitor Attraction experience and technical knowledge to design, manufacture, deliver, assemble and position all mounts and plinths within the display cases for the DNA Museum project, which meet accredited museum standards in terms of conservation and security. The main area of work is concentrated within the DNA Museum galleries within the former barracks in Ebrington. All objects earmarked for the cases will require new mounts and method of display. While most cases will require fixed mounting at either the base or rear, a small number will call for a more creative approach - such as suspending artefacts, particularly those of special significance, within the display cases. Your submission must be submitted via EtendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submissions will be accepted. Please refer to the CfT documents for further detail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020334-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,600 |
| Lots value | £48,600 |
| Awards value | £55,906 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERRY CITY AND STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT48 7NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Northland |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANNA BARCLAY DESIGNS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020334-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003318-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020334-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003318-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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