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Concessions Contract - Custodianship for the Operation, Maintenance & Overhaul of Flying Scotsman

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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06 Mar 2024 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking to establish a Concessions Contract for custodianship of the Flying Scotsman locomotive. This contract covers the operation, maintenance, and overhaul of the iconic locomotive until January 2032. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on April 18, 2024. The location of the contract is at the Science Museum in South Kensington, London, with additional delivery addresses in Yorkshire and the Humber. The industry category for this contract is "Rail locomotives and tenders," falling under the services procurement category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in rail locomotives and rolling stock, particularly those focusing on operation and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in providing custodial services for a globally renowned locomotive with a significant historical value would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a range of businesses to participate in the competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concessions Contract - Custodianship for the Operation, Maintenance & Overhaul of Flying Scotsman

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to establish a Concessions Contract for the provision of custodianship for the operation, maintenance and overhaul of Flying Scotsman (60103). Steam locomotive 60103, Flying Scotsman, is renowned for being the world's most famous locomotive and is one of the many icons of the national collection of rail vehicles. Since 2016 it has undertaken a number of mainline runs and visits to heritage railways as part of a custodianship arrangement. Ahead of the centenary celebrations in 2023, and as part of the custodial arrangements, it underwent an overhaul to ensure that it remained mainline operational. The current agreement expired at the end of 2023 and SMG are now seeking to enter into a new arrangement that will take us to January 2032. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e64881-19b0-47b1-8a45-0ea0b4131516
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
Rachel Elliott
Contact Email
rachel.elliott@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02000000000

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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