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    ContractsSpecialist Transport of Bayeux Tapestry between France and United Kingdom
    Awarded contract

    Specialist Transport of Bayeux Tapestry between France and United Kingdom

    Awarded
    €137k
    Published 2 Jun 2026

    Specialized transport and logistics services for the Bayeux Tapestry between France and the United Kingdom, including handling, customs coordination, and safe delivery to and from the British Museum.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 2 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €137k
    Published 2 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €137,043
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HF
      HIZKIA FRANCE
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    2 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks a specialized logistics supplier to manage the collection, transport, and return of the historic Bayeux Tapestry from Bayeux, France to the British Museum in London for a temporary exhibition, then back to Bayeux upon completion. The supplier must provide vibration-controlled and climate-stabilized transportation services with expert handling throughout all stages of movement. Responsibilities include comprehensive packing, secure loading and unloading, and coordinated movement between locations. The supplier must also manage all import/export documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance for cross-border transport between France and the United Kingdom. The supplier will supply all personnel, specialized equipment, protective materials, and documentation necessary to ensure the safe, efficient, and secure delivery of this invaluable cultural artifact in accordance with museum and governmental standards.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In transport logistics, British Museum has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. HIZKIA FRANCE1× · 100%

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are NATIONAL PARKING PLATFORM LIMITED, CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT NORTH LIMITED, Key Travel Limited — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06932f
    BM
    Buyer
    British Museum
    Sector
    Transport & Logistics