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.
Contract 1. 002658 Exhibition Display Showcases
Supplier
Contract value
- £170,000 excluding VAT
- £204,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
16 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
16 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 27 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 October 2025 to 30 May 2026
- 7 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Meyvaert NV
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTQ-7112-CQCY
Zeilschipstraat 9
Gent
9000
Belgium
Email: museum@meyvaert.com
Website: http://www.meyvaert.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 002658 Exhibition Display Showcases
Contracting authority
British Library
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXZ-9362-XQJM
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: Fraser Randall supported with creation of the specification and pricing schedules. They also supported with the evaluation process and attended interviews.
- Companies House: 11714534
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGB-1698-QTDJ
The Ship
London
SE1 4QB
United Kingdom
Email: louise@fraserrandall.co.uk
Website: http://www.fraserrandall.co.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark