Planning

Condition Audit and Conservation Services Framework

THE HOUSE OF LORDS

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Planning

08 Oct 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The House of Lords is inviting tenders for the "Condition Audit and Conservation Services Framework" under the Archive Services category. This procurement, which is currently at the planning stage, aims to audit and conserve the House of Lords Library's print collections and physical holdings at the Palace of Westminster. The estimated project value is between £220,000 and £270,000, with the contract running from 3rd March 2025 to 2nd March 2026. An information day will be held on 22nd November 2024 at the Houses of Parliament to provide insight into the collections and their context, giving potential suppliers the opportunity to ask questions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library and archive services, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive audits and conservation treatments. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, especially those with experience in conservation of printed materials. Participating businesses will get the chance to forge valuable connections and demonstrate their expertise to a prestigious institution, potentially leading to further projects in the future.

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Notice Title

Condition Audit and Conservation Services Framework

Notice Description

The House of Lords Library invites tender applications from qualified suppliers to undertake a comprehensive audit and/or subsequent interventive conservation of the House of Lords Library's Palace of Westminster print collections and physical holdings. The findings of the audit will determine the condition of the collections and recommendations for decant packing and interventive conservation requirements. Subsequently, the Library will use this data to estimate the cost of packing materials and how long each collection will take to pack and move. The collection audit will cover the assessment of approximately 2,114 linear meters equating to approximately 80,000 items (the majority of which are modern 20th/21st century bindings). The estimated amount of recommended conservation work equates to approximately 1,600 items ranging in complexity: from under 2 hours of work to over 8 hours of work. The selected supplier/s appointed to the framework will be responsible for conducting the audit, preparing a summary report, and providing actionable recommendations to improve preservation and/or undertaking recommended interventive conservation treatment/s to make the collection safe to be moved. There will be an information day onsite at the Houses of Parliament on Friday 22nd November 2024 to discuss further details and offer an insight into the context of the collections and their locations. This is an opportunity for potential tenderers to ask questions and gather further information. Please contact pcd@parliament.uk to confirm your interest in this future procurement and to confirm your attendance at the onsite information day on Friday 22nd November 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c6d758a-7b9c-4736-8808-7d4fe0dd4f8d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92510000 - Library and archive services

92511000 - Library services

92512000 - Archive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE HOUSE OF LORDS
Contact Name
Emily James
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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