Tender

Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London has initiated a tender process titled "Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework" within the goods category, specifically focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement follows an open procedure, and interested suppliers have until 28 March 2025 to submit their bids. This framework agreement aims to support two large Government-funded projects and the care and management of the museum's collection, with the contract period starting on 1 May 2025 and extending to 30 April 2029. The estimated contract value is £4,400,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to partner with a prestigious institution like the Natural History Museum. Companies experienced in supplying consumables for laboratory and precision equipment would be well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract provides a stable revenue stream and the chance to establish a strong presence in a reputable industry, fostering growth and potential collaborations for future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework

Notice Description

The Museum wishes to create a framework agreement with several suppliers to cover the supply a number of consumables required by the Museum to support two large Government-funded projects and the care and management of our collection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f49a504-47a2-4b56-b6be-1e1a3d1932b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cbe1cec-feb5-4b3e-8240-f6ab9eb377a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 4-5 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
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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