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title: "Museum Retail Purchases - Half Moon Bay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067508"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Museum Retail Purchases - Half Moon Bay

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067508

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has concluded a direct procurement process for the purchase of retail goods for resale in its museums, awarding the contract to Half Moon Bay Limited. This process fell under the "goods" category within the industry sector for musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials, and accessories. The procurement was conducted under a legal framework specified by the UK Parliament Act 2023/54 and classified as a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The contract, valued at £42,000 gross, was signed on 26 March 2026 and covers the period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The main activities will be carried out in the UKK11 region, encompassing Bristol.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacture or supply of retail goods suitable for museum settings. Companies that specialise in arts, crafts, and related retail goods stand to benefit significantly. By engaging in such public procurement processes, businesses can expand their market presence, gain stability through government contracts, and enhance their portfolio. Bristol City Council's emphasis on direct procurement may also provide future opportunities for similar suppliers capable of fulfilling niche requirements efficiently and to a high standard.

## Notice

The purchasing of retail goods for resale by BCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027891-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## 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 | HALF MOON BAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027891-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027891-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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