Tender

V&A East Wayfinding and Interpretation Contractor

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is actively seeking a contractor for the V&A East Wayfinding and Interpretation project. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and involves the manufacture, supply, and installation of wayfinding and interpretation solutions at the V&A East Storehouse and Museum in London, UK. Partial design work for the final signage fixings is also required. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure. The tender was published on 12th September 2024, and interested parties must submit their bids by 14th October 2024. The contract is expected to commence on 15th November 2024 and conclude by 31st December 2025. The project falls under the industry category of museum construction work with a total estimated value of £320,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing, sign-making, and interpretation services, especially those capable of delivering high-quality work within a cultural and public setting. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Companies with a strong track record in similar projects and the ability to meet the rigorous standards of a prestigious institution like the V&A will find this tender especially promising for business growth and portfolio enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

V&A East Wayfinding and Interpretation Contractor

Notice Description

V&A East is dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change. Two free cultural destinations - V&A East Storehouse and Museum - will open up the V&A collection for all, celebrate making in all its forms and create new possibilities for everyone. We are seeking to appoint a supplier for the manufacture, supply and installation of our Wayfinding and Interpretation scheme at V&A East alongside some partial design work regarding the final signage fixings. For more information, please see the Brief and Scope of Services which outlines the requirements for the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e50c73-21d5-4d34-9860-2f3661edac28
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 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
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
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
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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