---
title: "Museum Retail Purchases - Aurora"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067510"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Museum Retail Purchases - Aurora

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067510

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed a direct procurement process for museum retail purchases, selecting Aurora World Ltd. Without competition due to being below the threshold, the contract involves acquiring retail goods for resale. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically musical instruments, games, toys, and art materials, to impact sectors like handicrafts and retail trade. Located in Bristol, UK, the contract period starts on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2027, with a total gross value of £30,000. Key documents, including the contract notice, were published on 26 March 2026.

This tender creates promising opportunities for businesses in the retail and merchandise industries, especially those specialising in goods relevant to museum retail environments. Aurora World Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Basingstoke, is an ideal partner, highlighting the potential for small businesses to thrive in niche areas of the public sector. Companies with expertise in retail merchandise and capable of supplying diverse goods will find similar tenders lucrative for expansion. This contract underscores the importance of being agile and understanding sector-specific demands for business growth in public procurement.

## 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/027903-2026 |
| 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 | £25,000 |

## 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 | AURORA WORLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027903-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027903-2026
  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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