Tender

Tender for Mount Makers

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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01 Jul 2022 at 15:16

Tender Notice
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30 Jun 2022 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking a qualified mount maker for the installation of a new gallery, titled the Conflict in Europe Gallery, which will showcase displays related to large-scale European wars and is set to open on 7 April 2023. This tender is currently in the planning stage with an end date for submissions on 1 August 2022. The estimated budget for this contract is approximately £42,000, and the work will require attendance on-site for about six weeks during the installation phase, with contract performance commencing on 3 August 2022. Interested parties should note that the project falls under the CPV category of library, archives, museums, and other cultural services.

This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design, museum services, and object conservation. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and positioning display mounts, particularly those with experience in museum installations and a strong background in working collaboratively with conservators, would be well-suited to submit a proposal. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this project allows for creativity and innovation, which could significantly contribute to their growth and exposure in the cultural services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Mount Makers

Notice Description

The current permanent Battle Gallery is being represented with new displays and a new storyline. It will be called the Conflict in Europe Gallery and will open to the public on 7 April 2023. The new gallery will explore the large-scale European wars, it will be enlarged, incorporate five new display cases as well as utilising some existing cases. The Museum wishes to employ a suitably qualified and experienced mount maker to assist in the installation of the gallery, in particular, the manufacture and positioning mounts for the display items. There will be many objects in the gallery requiring mounts to be made from scratch and a number of objects that are re-using existing mounts these have been denoted on Annex A - Mount List. At this stage, the layouts of case is still being finalised, but, the Museum is asking tenderers to provide a price for mounts fixed at the base of the case and mounts fixed to the back of the cases. This will give the Museum the choice between the two display methods - please refer to mount type field on Annex A. Final case layouts will be available from 20th July and will be sent to the successful tenderer. In the costs, the mount maker will also need to account for measuring of objects at our Stevenage store and Chelsea Museum, both prior to making the mounts and after making to ensure they fit the objects seamlessly. The mount maker should also allow for attendance on site for around 6 weeks to fit the mounts on site during the installation of objects phase as noted in para 4. Programme below, of this document. They will work alongside the Museum's team of conservators and collections staff. The fee is in the region of PS42,000 inclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-024bcbc9-5665-4b65-9885-8cbd74fb0914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d849e7e-2045-47ce-a0f1-2a4036a49687
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92510000 - Library and archive services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92530000 - Botanical and zoological garden services and nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2022 - 25 Apr 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice URLs

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