Scope
Reference
002658
Description
The British Library is seeking suppliers for to procure a suite of brand-new Government Indemnity Scheme compliant display showcases which will be used in our gallery spaces to display our collection items as well as a range of loans borrowed from private collectors and National and International institutions.
The contract shall be awarded in its entirety and will not be let in lots due to the economic and practical efficiencies presented by a single contract delivery model.
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Total value (estimated)
- £175,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 October 2025 to 6 April 2026
- 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
British Library
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXZ-9362-XQJM
British Library, 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@bl.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
FRASER RANDALL LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Specification, evaluation, pricing schedule
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGB-1698-QTDJ
The Ship
London
SE1 4QB
United Kingdom
Email: louise@fraserrandall.co.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark