Tender

Transport Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

04 Dec 2017 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum in London is seeking proposals for a Transport Tender to appoint an art shipping company responsible for packing and transporting 65 objects for an upcoming exhibition scheduled to open in March 2018. This limited procurement opportunity, with a total contract value of £5,000, has a tender submission deadline of 17th December 2017. The winning contractor will require experience handling large and delicate items and must adhere to various logistical and safety requirements highlighted in the tender documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in logistics and transport services, particularly those with experience in handling art and museum objects. Companies that provide solutions for safe transit, including climate-controlled transportation and insurance coverage during transit, would be well-suited to compete. The competitive quotation process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality logistics services to apply, leveraging their agility and bespoke service offerings to meet the unique needs of cultural institutions like the National Army Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport Tender

Notice Description

The National Army Museum wishes to appoint an art shipping company ("the company") to pack and transport 65 objects from various lenders to the National Army Museum in Chelsea for an exhibition opening in March 2018. Included as separate documents with this tender brief are: * Excel spread sheet with a list of objects, dimensions, crate requirements, courier requirements, lenders and delivery dates. * A list of collection addresses for all lenders. * Specification of pre-existing crates 1. The company will be responsible for: 1.1. Liaising with NAM and lenders from appointment onwards to ensure that delivery of the objects will be achieved on time for the opening of the exhibition in March 2018. 1.2. The provision of suitable packing systems to enable the safe transit of objects. This should include soft wrapping materials as well as transport crates. Where indicated on the provided spread sheet pre-made crates will be supplied and must be collected from NAM Chelsea and transported to the lender's venue. 1.3 Packing of objects for transport on collection at the lenders' sites. 1.4. Ensuring all works are transported in a vehicle fitted with climatic control and air-ride suspension. 1.5. Movement of objects to either the temporary objects store or gallery on the second floor of the museum. Please note this requirement in particular in relation to the Canoe from the Combined Military Services Museum, which will not fit in our lift. 1.6. Making all travel, accommodation and per diem arrangements for couriers, where required. 1.7. Insurance for all objects while in transit. 1.8. Responsibility for duty of care to building and internal structures during transport and installation of objects. All precautions must be taken to avoid damage including the supply/fitting of suitable protection for floor and other areas of gallery spaces during installation of objects. 1.9. Health and safety risk assessments for all aspects of the work to be carried out. 1.10. Ensuring the correct licences are held to transport the objects listed, including a section 5 firearms licence. Access notes: Entry to the National Army Museum will be via the groups entrance, from the museums staff carpark off Royal Hospital Road. These doors enter the museum on the first floor. We do not have a loading bay or dedicated goods lift but there is a large passenger lift that will accommodate most of the objects. Examples of similar projects: The provision of evidence relating to previous projects of a similar nature to those detailed in the accompanying document is essential and will be viewed in support to suggested method and cost estimates. Of particular relevance would be evidence demonstrating appropriate handling or large 3D objects and the logistical management of projects involving multiple lenders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7ec0786-c25a-4636-abb9-575029de03a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c0bd7bc-728c-4b66-87a2-7973688eea51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2018 - 11 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice URLs

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