Scope
Reference
ITT1030022
Description
This invitation to tender invites suppliers to bid for the provision of partial design, supply and install of mobile and static storage for the British Council Art Collection. The Collection is moving to its new home in Coventry, UK, and will require bespoke systems, ensuring secure, space-efficient and robust racking to meet current and future inventory needs. The supplier will work with British Council to design, supply and install systems which provide modular and reconfigurable elements suited to a mix of paintings, 3d and cased works and works on paper.
Total value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2027
- Possible extension to 15 March 2028
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
The details of extension will be stated in the tender (ITT).
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39151100 - Racking
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 January 2026, 12:01am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
5 February 2026, 12:01pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Value, Quality and Methodology | Social Value, Quality and Methodology |
Quality | 60% |
| Pricing | Pricing |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Tender (ITT) will be issued only to the suppliers who has signed and returned the Confidentiality Agreement by the corresponding deadline.
Contracting authority
British Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1551-GCQH
1 Redman Place
London
E20 1JQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Wai Shan Kwan
Email: WaiShan.Kwan@britishcouncil.org
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government