Award

National Museums Liverpool Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation

NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2018 at 15:51

TenderAmendment

04 Dec 2017 at 11:16

Tender

23 Nov 2017 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums on Merseyside is seeking tenders for the "Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation" as part of a major exhibition showcasing ancient Chinese artefacts. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period expected to run from 20 December 2017 to 5 February 2018, following fit-out works that were to be completed by 12 January 2018. The exhibition, set to open on 9 February 2018, will take place at the World Museum in Liverpool and is classified under the CPV code for cultural services. Interested parties were invited to submit their tenders by 7 December 2017 through an open procurement method, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in museum exhibit installations and the manufacture of object mounts. Companies with extensive experience in handling large artefacts, particularly those within the cultural services sector, would be well-suited to participate. The successful contractor will collaborate closely with museum teams to ensure the effective installation of 41 exhibition items, including design and manufacturing of mounts for 34 objects, thereby enabling the participating businesses to expand their portfolios in high-profile cultural projects.

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Notice Title

National Museums Liverpool Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation

Notice Description

China's First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors at World Museum will be one of the major cultural events in the UK in 2018 and will run from 9 February to 28 October 2018. Showcasing objects from one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries, this unmissable exhibition spans almost 1,000 years of Chinese history; from the conflicts and chaos of the Warring States period, to the achievements and legacy of the Qin and Han dynasties. It will comprise a loan of internationally important artefacts from Shaanxi Province, China. The loans are being coordinated and managed by Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center who will coordinate and manage the loans from c.10 lending institutions in Shaanxi Province. They will also oversee the object installation at World Museum. The exhibition will show 180 ancient Chinese artefacts, ranging from ceramics and metalwork, jade and stone items, a large tomb doorway and 10 large terracotta figures. The majority of the objects will be displayed in cases, however, the terracotta figures and replica bronze chariots will be on open display. Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation". This documentation has been prepared as part of the tender exercise for the appointment of the Large and Heavy Object Installation and Mounts Contractor. We are seeking a specialist contractor who has wide and extensive experience in the manufacture of museum object mounts and the installation of large museum objects. The contractor will be required to work with the client team to install 41 of the exhibition objects and to design and manufacture mounts for 34 of these objects. Some of these items will be displayed on open display plinths and some will be displayed within cases. The selected contractor will work closely with the design and installation team to deliver the installation of the large and heavy objects, inline with the current project programme and within the defined project budget. Exhibition Fit-Out works have commenced on site, they are due to be complete by 12 January 2018. Following the completion of the fit-out works, the object installation programme will run between 23 January to 05 February 2018. Within this timeframe the large object mounts and installation needs to take place and be coordinated with the Object Installation Team. Prior to installation we would require object mounts to be designed and manufactured ready for installation by 22 January 2018. Some mounts will need to produced/ completed during the installation period. The exhibition will open to the public on 9 February 2018. NML conservators will be condition checking the exhibition objects in China from 4 to 12 January 2018. The successful contractor will need to assess the object list and advise NML on any critical measurements or other details required before the condition checking period so the museum's team in China can collect the necessary information

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6da54f67-ebc2-4e53-a8ad-fa7f31e77425
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea29b73-7efa-4617-896d-a33a8c4a749b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2018 - 5 Feb 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
Ian Lindsay
Contact Email
ian.lindsay@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2JH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUSEUM EXHIBITION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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