Supply of Frames & Display Cases

The National Archives
London
Direct award
26 March 2026 to 25 June 2026

The project involves the design, build, and installation of four specific display units: one large aluminium box and frame, one float-mounted polycarbonate frame, and two aluminium vitrine display cases. This is a one-off fabrication and installation contract for exhibition infrastructure.

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Awarded value: £21k; As published
Published: 27 March 2026
Awarded: 25 March 2026; Harten Frameworks Ltd
Contract length: 3 months; Ends 25 June 2026

What the contract covers

Design, build and installation services

Design, fabrication, and installation of bespoke museum-grade display cases, aluminium frames, and polycarbonate mounting solutions for archival exhibition purposes.

One large aluminium box and frame
One float mounted polycarbonate frame/case
Two aluminium vitrine display cases

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Design, build and installation services
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 3 months
Contract dates: 26 March 2026 to 25 June 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 39171000

Services in this contract

Museum display cases and showcasesMain service£93k typicalDesign, build and install aluminium and polycarbonate frames and vitrine display cases

Lifecycle

Published
27 March 2026
Contract awardedto Harten Frameworks Ltd
25 March 2026
Contract starts
26 March 2026
Contract ends
25 June 2026

The buyer

The National Archives

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The supplier

Harten Frameworks Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/357025/supply-of-frames-and-display-cases
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-0676e8
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676e8
Last checked: 5 November 2026

The National Archives. Supply of Frames & Display Cases. Contract award, 27 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/357025/supply-of-frames-and-display-cases (accessed 5 November 2026).