Tender

Preparation for Movement, Transportation and Installation of Collection

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

12 May 2023 at 08:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum (NAM) is seeking a qualified fine art transport agent to manage the movement, transportation, and installation of collection items for an upcoming exhibition in Chelsea, London. The procurement process involves three phases - preparation, collection/delivery, and return of packing modules. The tender deadline for submissions is set for 9 June 2023, with the contract period scheduled to start from 14 August 2023 to 8 September 2023. This opportunity falls under the 'Library, archives, museums and other cultural services' category, catering to SMEs, and involves an open procurement method.

This tender opportunity from the National Army Museum presents a chance for businesses experienced in exhibition installations within museum or heritage settings to showcase their expertise. Companies aiming to win this contract should demonstrate strong project understanding, value for money, and previous involvement in similar projects. With a contract value of £10,000 in GBP, this tender provides a platform for suitable businesses to contribute to the successful delivery of the National Army Museum's exhibition, creating growth opportunities in the cultural services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preparation for Movement, Transportation and Installation of Collection

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified fine art transport agent to prepare for collection, deliver and install objects from the National Army Museum stores (Stevenage) to a new exhibition in the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road Chelsea SW3 4HT. The work will be delivered in three phases: 1. Preparation: The Museum the fabrication of 4 transport frames, the soft wrapping of 42 framed prints and oils, and fabrication of one corex box for a banner. This work to be carried out ahead of collection from Stevenage. Details of the dimensions of the collection items can be found on Annex A and B attached to this notice. Further details including access to galleries and dims can be found on the spreadsheet. 2. Collection/Delivery: Delivery 1 - 21 August collection and delivery of case based materials consisting of - 3 modules - 7 mannequins - 1 crate Delivery 2 - 4th September collection and delivery and installation of 79 wall based works. Suitable and sufficient resources required to carry out installation within the four days schedule. Delivery 3 - return of packing modules to Stevenage stores and disposal of transport frames, crates and redundant packing materials. Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. It is beneficial, though not essential, for the conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers). Tenderers will be required to ensure that they have insurance covering the total value of the objects and public liability to the value of PS5,000,000 Tender will be awarded in accordance with NAM Financial Procedures and based on the recommendations of the Tender Board which will be established prior to the closure date of this notice. 40% understanding of the project brief. 35% value for money 25% Experience of similar projects. It is therefore crucial that companies have experience of exhibition installation in a museum or heritage setting and demonstrate this by including details of similar projects in their brief. All tender documents/electronic media are to be addressed "TENDER DOCUMENTS NOT TO BE OPENED BEFORE 10am on 9 June 2023 to the address below. An electronic version should also be sent to tenders@nam.ac.uk and annotated with the project title. On no account are the tender documents to be passed to the requesting department before the tender board date. Should this happen, the submission may be ruled ineligible. The tender shall be addressed to: Finance Team National Army Museum Royal Hospital Road Chelsea London SW3 4HT Tenders are to remain open for acceptance for a period of 30 days Note: Emailed and other electronic versions of completed tender are not to be submitted to the NAM prior to the scheduled opening date. Any tender received in this way will be returned and the tender may be deemed as inadmissible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb6cfc3-8692-4743-a972-699ed2932508
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 8 Sep 2023 30 days
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice URLs

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