Tender

GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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15 Oct 2019 at 16:50

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16 Sep 2019 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum is currently engaged in the procurement process for a project titled "GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List". This initiative, classified under the industry category of exhibition equipment, is located in London, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 16 October 2019. The museum aims to establish a non-exclusive approved list of suppliers providing various types of mannequins, torsos, and associated services, with a total budget range of £100,000 to £500,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying exhibition equipment. Interested businesses can apply for various lots, which may include fabric-covered torsos, fibreglass figures, and custom sculpted mannequins. Companies capable of delivering specialised services such as technical support and logistical management will find this tender particularly conducive for advancing their market presence within the cultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 October 2019 for the following reason: Extension of deadline by 48 hours(The V&A is seeking to establish a non-exclusive approved list with a number of mannequin manufacturers and providers for the supply of mannequins, torsos and appendages for dress and textiles exhibitions and displays. The approved list will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, account management, technical advice, storage and transportation. The V&A's objectives in doing so are to obtain best value for money and to arrive at a working method that is beneficial and transparent for both the V&A and their approved suppliers. The Approved List is split into 7 Lots: Lot 1:Fabric covered torsos with optional appendages from stock Lot 2:Fibreglass torsos, full figures and appendages from stock Lot 3: Contemporary collections of full figure mannequins from stock Lot 4: Alterations to fibreglass figures, torsos and appendages Lot 5: Alterations to contemporary collections Lot 6:Original figures and appendages (sculpted to specification) Lot 7:Additional accessories (wigs, make-up, props) Applicants are invited to apply for as many or as few lots as applicable. When you indicate which Lots you are interested in, you will be expected to demonstrate your capability to manage the scale of work demanded by each Lot that you wish to be considered for.) 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfd1a98-5269-45ba-ad33-bc13bc90012e
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, VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 3-4 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
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 5DX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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