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15 Aug 2024 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) has awarded a framework agreement for the provision of Cost Consultants/Quantity Surveyors (QS) services, encapsulated under the title "GB-London: AWARD NOTICE - Exhibitions Cost Consultants (QS) Framework Agreement at IWM," across multiple locations including IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, and HMS Belfast. This procurement process, classified under building consultancy services (CPV 71315200), covers major temporary exhibitions and significant upgrades to permanent displays. The contract has been awarded under an open procedure and entered the award stage on 25 July 2024. The contract commenced on 1 August 2024 and will extend until 31 July 2027, providing ample scope for projects over this period.

This tender provides valuable business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as signalled by the IWM's suitability criteria. The roles fulfilled under this contract, including that of the Contract Administrator where applicable, cater well to businesses specialising in quantity surveying, building consultancy, museum construction, and exhibition services. Companies such as Fraser Randall Limited, Huntley Cartwright, and PT Projects Ltd have already been shortlisted, illustrating the types of firms well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. This framework can aid businesses in expanding their portfolios and gaining a foothold in the museum services industry.

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Notice Title

GB-London: AWARD NOTICE - Exhibitions Cost Consultants (QS) Framework Agreement at IWM

Notice Description

This Contract covers the appointment, under a framework agreement, of Cost Consultants/Quantity Surveyors (QS) to provide their services for major temporary exhibitions and significant upgrades to permanent displays at IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford and HMS Belfast, as necessary, over an initial two-year period. Provision of the Contract Administrator role, where applicable, will also fall under this contract. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a38587a-6b93-42af-8b50-9a5321d80826
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba3291e5-bcca-4d78-82b9-cce728b90c11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

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

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Imperial War Museums
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Fraser Randall Limited

Huntley Cartwright

PT Projects Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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