Tender

Glass Storage Jars for Museum Wet (Spirit) Collections

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

14 May 2018 at 12:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is currently seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Glass Storage Jars for Museum Wet (Spirit) Collections". This procurement falls under the goods category and focuses on specific requirements for bespoke glassware used to store natural history specimens in preserving fluids. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 15 June 2018. The delivery location is in London, United Kingdom, with the contract commencement planned for 1 October 2018 and concluding on 30 September 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of glassware, particularly those that can offer customisations to meet specific size and design requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide bespoke products. Companies focusing on quality craftsmanship and customer service in the glassware sector are encouraged to consider this opportunity to engage with a prestigious institution and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glass Storage Jars for Museum Wet (Spirit) Collections

Notice Description

This tender is for the supply of bespoke glassware with glass lids in which the Museum will store natural history specimens in a variety of preserving fluids. Jars range in size from 50mm x 50mm to 1000mm x 200mm and in exceptional circumstances (due to the specimen size) even larger jars may be required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bb323b-c14e-4962-90b9-c282029d3a91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39299000 - Glassware

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 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
Robert Oldfield
Contact Email
r.oldfield@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+4402079425305

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

Notice Documents

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