Tender

Graphic Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

03 Mar 2025 at 15:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking a graphics contractor to print and install graphics for their major temporary exhibition. The project, entitled "Graphic Tender," falls under the industry category of graphic display panels and cultural services. Located at the National Army Museum in London (SW3 4HT), the tender is currently in the active stage. The deadline for submission of tender documents is 27th March 2025 at 10:00 AM. The exhibition is scheduled to open to the public on 1st July 2025 and will run until 1st November 2026. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 23rd June 2025, with an estimated value of £22,000. This procurement follows an open procedure (below threshold) and is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic display panels, printing services, and exhibition installations. Companies with expertise in producing text panels, object labels, and exhibition signage will find this project particularly relevant. Given the open procurement method and suitability for SMEs, smaller businesses are encouraged to apply, potentially enabling them to gain a prestigious client like the National Army Museum and to showcase their work in a prominent cultural setting. This could significantly boost their portfolio and market presence in the museum and cultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphic Tender

Notice Description

The National Army Museum wishes to appoint a graphics contractor to print and install graphics for the National Army Museum's major temporary exhibition. which opens to the public on 1st July 2025 and closes 1st November 2026. The requirement as attached Annex A will include: Graphic elements include main text panels, sub-text panels, object labels, facsimiles of some works on paper, such as engravings and watercolours, captions and some directional signage that relates to the exhibition and title and decorative motifs. Prospective tenderers are to provide a completed Pricing Schedule

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9cc7262-94c7-4ed5-837c-2c63bbddb998
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

31682230 - Graphic display panels

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 1-6 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice URLs

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