Planning

Museum Exhibition Build Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Planning

20 Apr 2023 at 16:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking a contractor for the construction of a new permanent gallery called "Army at Home," opening in September 2023. The exhibition will focus on how the Army has shaped Britain's national identity and landscape, with a budget of approximately £155,000. The Museum, located in London, has published key milestones and documents related to the tender, with an engagement end date set for May 18, 2023.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses specialising in construction work for art and cultural buildings, exhibitions, and museums. The project is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to contribute to the cultural heritage sector. Interested parties should note that a site visit is expected, and detailed design drawings and pricing templates are available for review before tender submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Museum Exhibition Build Tender

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) is opening a new permanent gallery called "Army at Home' which opens in September 2023. The Army has had a huge impact on Britain. It helped create and shape the modern British state and its political system. The Army has influenced Britain's national identity and even affected its landscape. It still plays an important role in British public life, fostering national pride and helping to maintain the country's traditions. Throughout its long history, its soldiers have defended our shores and stood ready to assist in times of national emergency. This permanent gallery looks at how at the Army has shaped our nation, from defending us from internal threats to training, changing our landscape and humanitarian missions on home shores. The gallery will be sited in the area previously occupied by the a previous gallery and the Museum is utilise existing display cases . The new gallery will be approx. 250m2. Please note a site visit will be expected by any interested potential tenderer. NAM wishes to appoint a contractor to build the exhibition as outlined in the attached document Annex E Template for Pricing (under separate cover), which should be read in conjunction with all the design drawings in Annex F (under separate cover). The contractor is responsible for taking their own measurements from site. The build budget is in the region of PS155,000 excl vat (one hundred and fifty five thousand pounds sterling).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d0899ec-0d42-47c2-828a-3fe6be913618
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45212300 - Construction work for art and cultural buildings

45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 2023Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Ms J Holmes
Contact Email
jholmes@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7881 2469

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 URLs

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