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National Museums Liverpool World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender

NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL

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Award

08 Jul 2021 at 07:43

TenderAmendment

19 May 2021 at 15:09

Tender

05 May 2021 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Liverpool is seeking tenders for the "World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender," a project aimed at refurbishing the aquarium display within the World Museum in Liverpool, North West England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the tender having been published on 5th May 2021 and the tender period closing on 26th May 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th June 2021, lasting until 16th July 2021. This open procedure caters to suppliers in the installation of AV hardware, particularly within the cultural and educational sectors.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual equipment and IT services. The project focuses on enhancing visitor experiences and accessibility in a popular museum setting, thus opening avenues for businesses that can provide innovative digital content and cutting-edge AV hardware. Suppliers that can demonstrate experience in delivering services tailored to diverse audiences, including schools and families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will find potential for growth through this tender.

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Notice Title

National Museums Liverpool World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender

Notice Description

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender". The aquarium is a permanent display within World Museum Liverpool. The gallery is undergoing refurbishment to enhance the visitor experience through improvements to the tanks and interpretation, redecoration, and the introduction of new digital interventions within the space. The aquarium is already one of the most popular attractions in World Museum and this project will enhance visitors' experiences through the living window it offers into the natural world, and by combining this with an understanding of the need for us to protect our precious planet. The aquarium forms a pivotal focal point raising awareness for our visitors on how they can make positive contributions to the health of our seas. Through the digital content and design, we hope to deliver an exciting and innovative gallery. Overall, we want to provide an engaging and memorable experience for visitors. Added focus will be given to offering an enhanced service to early years & families, schools, and post 16 audiences, especially from disadvantaged communities. The main project objectives that are relevant to this tender are: * providing a reinvigorated experience that attracts a wider, more diverse audience * improving wayfinding and accessibility through new graphics, content, and multimedia * procuring new and fresh content & cutting-edge AV hardware * future-proofing the display in the wake of Covid 19 * considering how improvements will have long-term benefits. The successful AV hardware providers are responsible for establishing clear and effective communication channels, supported by NML's project manager and NML's relevant project team, with the relevant software and AV contractors appointed for this project. Namely, the appointed hardware contractors are responsible for arranging the acquisition of assets and delivery to site by July 2nd 2021 to ensure a successful and smooth installation of the AV solution onto the gallery within the required timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-027fcdea-86d7-490d-8735-24880bec827a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee5bd1-e324-41e7-88e7-7a36d463198b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,833 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2021 - 20 Jul 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2JH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GV AV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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