Tender

GB-Leeds: DOMESTIC TRANSPORT OF COLLECTION OBJECTS

ROYAL ARMOURIES

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 09:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries is seeking a transport agent to manage the domestic transport of collection objects within the U.K., excluding Northern Ireland. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is for the "GB-Leeds: DOMESTIC TRANSPORT OF COLLECTION OBJECTS" contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000. The contract spans from 15th May 2025 to 14th May 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 25th February 2025. The contracting work involves transporting objects to various cultural institutions, auction houses, or private individuals and may require additional services such as deinstallation, packing, unpacking, and installation. Specific requirements include a Section 5 carrier licence and storage approved by the Art’s Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in transport services, particularly those with experience in handling valuable or delicate items. Businesses with capabilities in supporting and auxiliary transport services, including transportation agency services, are well-suited to compete. The requirement for a Section 5 carrier licence makes it ideal for firms already authorised in specialised transport. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable and extended contract term with a prestigious institution, enhancing their market reputation in the cultural and transport sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: DOMESTIC TRANSPORT OF COLLECTION OBJECTS

Notice Description

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a transport agent (supplier) to transport collection objects between its sites and to and from other locations within the U.K. (excluding Northern Ireland). The other locations in the U.K. include cultural institutions, auction houses or private individuals. Sometimes the objects will need to be deinstalled and packed before transport and or unpacked and installed following transport. The supplier may need to supply appropriate packing media. Very large and or heavy objects such as artillery are excluded from this tender. The supplier must have a Section 5 carrier licence, storage approved by the Art's Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice and a vehicle that meets the requirements outlined in the tender specification. Very large and or heavy objects such as artillery are excluded from this tender. The supplier must have a Section 5 carrier licence, storage approved by the Art's Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice and a vehicle that meets the requirements outlined in section 1.4. 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-c966cce5-0bb5-4865-8c89-1d44efea99a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5e7d57-f754-4334-b911-df31c9cf7042
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

63520000 - Transport agency services

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2027 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
ROYAL ARMOURIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

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