Planning

Photographic Support To Collections

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Planning

09 Oct 2024 at 15:57

Planning

09 Oct 2024 at 11:23

Planning

08 Oct 2024 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum (NAM) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Photographic Support To Collections". The procurement falls under the industry category of Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services, with the work to be conducted at the Museum's Collections Storage site located in Stevenage, postcode SG1 2DF. Prospective bidders should note the milestone for engagement ending on 11th November 2024 and that the procurement method involves an open tender process. The key requirement includes providing photographic support over two days a month for three months, assisting with photographing and uploading collections items.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional photography, particularly those experienced with museum or archival collections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. The successful contractor will need to demonstrate proficiency in using specific photographic equipment, including the Hasselblad X1D Mirrorless Medium Format Camera and various lenses. Expertise in conservation photography is also advantageous. The procurement process is weighted towards price (50%), experience (30%), and resourcing/timescale (20%), providing a balanced opportunity for businesses with competitive pricing and relevant experience to grow their portfolio by working with a prestigious institution like the NAM.

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Notice Title

Photographic Support To Collections

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a photographer to work within the Museum's Collections Storage site at Stevenage. Due to the pressures of workloads on the Collections Care Team and the requirement to produce items for photography, the work will be carried out on two days a week for approximately three months i.e Stevenage Stores two days a month for three months i.e. six days to help staff photograph a range of collections. Ideally this would include one day of working with staff to photograph material and one day to edit and upload to our server. Two confirm two days a month over three month period - six days The appointed contractor will be authorised to make use of the following equipment but must be able to demonstrate an understanding of NAM equipment which consists of: * Hasselblad X1D Mirrorless Medium Format Camera * 45mm f3.5 XCD Lens * 80mm f1.9 XCD * 120mm f3.5 XCD Lens * Elinchrom ELC Pro-HD Compact 500 Flash Head x6 There may be a requirement to demonstrate and advise staff on the use of the equipment for conservation photography. Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. All submission should be forwarded to tenders@nam.ac.uk on the closure date as indicated above. Tenders received before the published date will not be accepted. Tenders will be assessed in accordance with NAM procedures and may be awarded to not necessarily the lowest price tender. Assessment will be based on: Price - 50% Experience - 30% (min three reference for similar work to be provided) Resourcing/timescale - 20% Question re this tender should be addressed directly to the contact details published below Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have public liability to the value of PS5,000,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7572913-c152-4095-a6c0-e7aa664ce8e0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 Documents

Notice URLs

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