Tender

Mechanical Maintenance Services across the National Army Museum Estate

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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22 Sep 2025 at 12:47

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22 Sep 2025 at 12:22

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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is inviting suitably competent and qualified contractors to participate in a tender for providing mechanical maintenance services at its Chelsea and Stevenage sites. This contract, valued at £65,000, falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of building installations" and is classified in the works category. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 15th October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 23rd October 2025 and will run for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The work will be conducted following SFG20 standards, and service frequencies have been established in Annexes F and G.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses that specialise in the maintenance of building installations, particularly those with experience working with museums and cultural institutions. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), considering its procurement method is a competitive quotation below the threshold. Companies with expertise in servicing and maintaining mechanical systems within historical sites will find this contract particularly aligned with their services. The chance to potentially secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution like the National Army Museum can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide valuable exposure in the public sector. Businesses operating in the East of England and London regions are ideally positioned to compete for this tender, given the contract's delivery locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Maintenance Services across the National Army Museum Estate

Notice Description

The National Army Museum is seeking to appoint a suitably competent and qualified contractor to service and maintain the mechanical services as detailed, contained within Annexes F and G at the Museum's Chelsea and Stevenage sites for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Service frequencies have been specified on these annexes and all assets are to be maintained to the SFG20 standards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fd8f7b-5a0a-4c99-8968-6dc04fca5431
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 23 Sep 2028 2-3 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
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Facilities
Contact Email
facilities@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7881 2620

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 Documents

Notice URLs

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