Tender

GB-London: Resource Trolleys, Request for Quotations

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

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Tender

10 Aug 2018 at 17:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Maritime Museum in London is currently undertaking a procurement process for resource trolleys, specifically seeking quotes for two distinct items: a Handling Collection Trolley and a Family Resources Trolley. This tender is classified under exhibition equipment with a total value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £10,000. The submission period for quotations ends on 24th August 2018, with the contract set to commence on 30th August 2018 and running until 15th October 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing exhibition and handling equipment. Firms that can provide high-quality, innovative solutions suitable for use in a museum environment will be particularly well-positioned to compete. This project not only enhances the visitor experience at the National Maritime Museum but also supports local businesses eager to engage in the cultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Resource Trolleys, Request for Quotations

Notice Description

The National Maritime Museum, part of Royal Museums Greenwich, is the world's largest maritime museum with over 1.5 million visitors a year, who come to explore Britain's identity as an island and its maritime relationship with the rest of the world. In September 2018 four new galleries will open:Tudor and Stuart Seafarers; Polar Worlds; Pacific Encounters;and Sea Things, with the overarching aim of increasing audience access to the NMM's collections, both physically and intellectually. IMPORTANT: To obtain the Request for Quotation documentation, please contact Ms. Ros Croker, Senior Manager, Learning and Interpretation, by email: RCroker@rmg.co.uk Companies will be required to quote for both Item 1 AND Item 2 below: Item 1 Handling Collection Trolley: It will be used by volunteers to give visitors the opportunity to get hands on with objects and have conversations about their narratives.The trolley will be used in the new galleries at the National Maritime Museum, transferred between galleries and its storage space on a regular basis. The trolley will store handling collection objects within lockable drawers. Objects will be brought out onto the top of the trolley for visitors to handle and talk about. Item 2 Family Resources Trolley It will be situated in the Great Map area of the Museum. It will hold a series of self-led trails for families to pick up and explore the museum with, as well as activity backpacks. The trolley will sometimes be manned by volunteers and sometimes stand alone. It will be lockable so the backpacks are secure when volunteers are not in situ and trails will sit in the top compartments for visitors to pick up 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da0a051-5e42-413e-aa17-cecc73234f31
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39154000 - Exhibition equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2018 - 15 Oct 2019 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
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9NF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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