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Bayeux Tapestry Transport

  • First published: 03 June 2026
  • Last modified: 03 June 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06932f
Published by:
British Museum
Authority ID:
AA86782
Publication date:
03 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK6
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Collection and transport of the Bayeux tapestry from Bayeux, France to the British Museum in London, and its return to Bayeux after the end of its exhibition.The Supplier will provide specialist vibration controlled transport services, ensuring environmental and mechanical stability throughout the journeys. They will be responsible for all associated packing, handling, loading, unloading, and secure movement of the tapestry.The Supplier will coordinate and manage all import/export and customs formalities between France and the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.The Supplier will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and documentation required to deliver the transport safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed specifications.

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Scope

Procurement reference

BM.26.032

Procurement description

Collection and transport of the Bayeux tapestry from Bayeux, France to the British Museum in London, and its return to Bayeux after the end of its exhibition.

The Supplier will provide specialist vibration controlled transport services, ensuring environmental and mechanical stability throughout the journeys. They will be responsible for all associated packing, handling, loading, unloading, and secure movement of the tapestry.

The Supplier will coordinate and manage all import/export and customs formalities between France and the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.

The Supplier will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and documentation required to deliver the transport safely, efficiently, and in line with agreed specifications.

Contracting authority

British Museum

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Great Russell Street

Town/City: London

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDW-8715-VGZT

NUTS code: UKI31

Email: procurement@britishmuseum.org

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Supplier

HIZKIA France

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: 130, Rue des Chardonnerets

Town/City: Tremblay-en-France

Postcode: 93290

Country: France

Website: https://hizkia.com/location/paris/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVL-2133-TZWL

NUTS code: FR

Email: museum.paris@hizkia.com

Type:

  • SME

Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Contract

1

Status: Pending

Related lots

1

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

12 June 2026, 23:59PM

Value

137043 EUR Excluding VAT

137043 EUR Including VAT

Main category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 63110000 - Cargo handling services
  • 63521000 - Freight transport agency services
  • 63523000 - Port and forwarding agency services
  • 63524000 - Transport document preparation services

Delivery regions

  • UKI - London
  • FR - France

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

12 June 2026, 00:00AM to 30 September 2027, 23:59PM

Suppliers

  • GB-PPON-PNVL-2133-TZWL

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
63110000 Cargo handling services Cargo handling and storage services
63521000 Freight transport agency services Transport agency services
63523000 Port and forwarding agency services Transport agency services
63524000 Transport document preparation services Transport agency services

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