Tender

Tender for Decant and Transportation and Two Galleries

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

12 Jul 2022 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum (NAM) is currently conducting a tender for the decant and transportation of items from two galleries, with a focus on engaging a qualified transport agent experienced in handling historic museum collections. The contract has a total value of £30,000 and falls under the cultural services industry category. The tender, which is in the active planning stage, is set to conclude on 5th August 2022. The successful bidder will be required to transport 859 objects to NAM's store in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, starting from 8th August and concluding by 7th October 2022, making it crucial for interested parties to act swiftly. This open procurement process is accessible to all qualified bidders.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fine art transportation and those with experience in museum collections management. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety standards and possess the logistical capabilities to handle heavy and delicate items will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the NAM is looking for capable contractors who can ensure the safe and efficient packing and movement of valuable artefacts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for Decant and Transportation and Two Galleries

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) (the Client) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified transport agent (the Company) experienced at working with historic museum collections. The National Army Museum currently has two galleries called Battle and Society, which are being redisplayed shortly. In the scope of this brief, the NAM wishes to appoint a suitably qualified fine art transport agent to remove items from both galleries, pack and return them to NAM's stores at Stevenage. This amounts to 859 objects across both galleries. Most of the objects will be decanted and packed by NAM's conservators, however there are several items that require decanting by the transport agent, due to their weight, size, or displayed at height. There are also several items that require packing crates manufactured for transportation. These details can be found in the attached Annexes, which are under separate cover and should be read in conjunction with this brief, to form your tender response. The Museum requires the transport agent to return all items in Annex B to their store in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Included as separate documents, under separate cover, with this tender brief are: * Annex A - List of objects and paintings requiring new crates, travel frames, or foam-core boxes, as well as de-installation and packing by the transport agent, or rehanging/relocating on site. The transport agent will also be required to provide 7 pallets for the purpose of transporting dressed mannequins, and to secure 4 mannequins to each pallet, with oversight by NAM staff. * Annex B - Total list of all items that the transport agent is required to return to NAM's store at Stevenage. * Annex C - Door widths, lift capacity and access route. To follow A site visit is strongly recommended.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5c00f7a-429c-4aac-a836-6a01cf0b80ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4843db61-00e6-4774-a947-9c3f0ada93a8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 7 Oct 2022 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
Ms Christine Bernath
Contact Email
cbernath@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7730 0717

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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