01 Procurement
Tender overview
- Buyer
- British Museum
- Status
- Complete
- Procurement method
- Direct award
- Category
- Not supplied
- CPV classification
- Not supplied
- Tender period
- Not supplied — Not supplied
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.
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02 Awards and contracts
Published award records
Bayeux Tapestry Transport
- Awarded
- 1 June 2026
- Award value
- €137,043
- Suppliers
- 1
- Signed contract
- 16 June 2026
03 Organisations
Buyers, suppliers and other parties
British Museum
Great Russell Street, London, UKI31, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
GB-PPON PCDW-8715-VGZTHIZKIA France
130, Rue des Chardonnerets, Tremblay-en-France, FR, 93290, France
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04 Provenance
Source for this process
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