Tender

Robots Exhibition Principal Contractor - Exhibition Install and Deinstall

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

02 Feb 2018 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is conducting an open tender for the role of Principal Contractor for the installation and deinstallation of its touring Robots exhibition, which will travel across various venues in the UK, including Manchester, Newcastle, and Edinburgh. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 February 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £80,000, and the contract will commence on 12 March 2018 and conclude by 30 May 2019. The industry category for this tender falls under museum-exhibition services.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in exhibition services, installation management, and logistical support within the cultural sector. Businesses with experience in museum environments and those capable of providing teams for exhibition setup and takedown will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract. Engaging with the Science Museum Group presents a valuable chance for growth within the arts and culture sector, particularly for firms looking to expand their portfolio in exhibition-related services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robots Exhibition Principal Contractor - Exhibition Install and Deinstall

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group ('SMG') is touring its Robots exhibition to venues across the UK until 2019. The exhibition is currently located at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester and will be travelling to venues in Newcastle and Edinburgh as part of the UK tour. SMG is looking to appoint an experienced Installation Manager to act as Principal Contractor and manage the installation and deinstallation of the exhibition at all UK venues. Please note that at the first venue (Museum of Science and Industry) the requirement is to provide a full team to deinstall the exhibition. For the remaining venues the requirement is to oversee and manage a team that will be provided by the host venue. This is with the exception of a dedicated AV technician (please see Section 5 for more information).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cd046bc-75d5-49a7-9885-674b3953b51b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a184dc1b-1af1-4760-a448-21fe8e583c91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2018 - 30 May 2019 1-2 years
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
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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