Tender

GB-London: Gallery 33 - Hands on / Mechanical Exhibits Development

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is inviting suppliers to participate in a tender for the development of Hands on Mechanical Exhibits for Gallery 33 in London. This procurement process is classified under "Museum-exhibition services" and adopts a restricted procedure with selective procurement method. The total contract value ranges between £50,000 and £100,000, and the tender period ends on 14th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 26th May 2025 and conclude by 26th June 2027. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be aware of the procurement stage, which is currently at the tender phase, and that the main location for delivery is London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative exhibit development services. Engaging in this project would allow companies to showcase their expertise in mechanical and hands-on exhibit creation, potentially leading to future collaborations with high-profile institutions like the Natural History Museum. Ideal candidates would be those with experience in exhibition services, specifically within the museum sector, who can ideate, develop, build, and install complex mechanical exhibits. The restrictive nature of the procurement process ensures that only qualified and competitive businesses will be considered based on predetermined criteria.

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Notice Title

GB-London: Gallery 33 - Hands on / Mechanical Exhibits Development

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum is undertaking a procurement process to identify and appoint a Supplier to provide Hands on Mechanical Exhibits services, including: Ideation based on existing briefs, development of briefs to RIBA 4 and build and install of the proposed exhibits in the new Gallery. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc8f61c4-f835-4b22-8b79-3e55eabaa794
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe1aba87-d260-45e9-8407-50de7baeb042
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition 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
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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