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National Museums Liverpool Walker Art Gallery Crate Making, Transport & Storage

NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2020 at 12:57

TenderAmendment

19 Nov 2019 at 14:30

TenderAmendment

14 Nov 2019 at 16:11

Tender

01 Nov 2019 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Liverpool is soliciting tenders for the 'Walker Art Gallery Crate Making, Transport & Storage' project, aimed at ensuring secure handling and transport of valuable art collections during a refurbishment from April 2020. Bidders are required to propose solutions for crate making and transportation by the deadline of 22nd November 2019, with the contract slated to commence on 5th December 2019 and run until 12th February 2021. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for cargo handling and storage services, and will take place in the North West of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in logistics, packaging, and museum transport services to engage in a significant cultural heritage project. Companies with experience in providing secure transport and storage solutions, adhering to strict security and environmental guidelines, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for ongoing work related to the refurbishment and the need for flexibility in storage solutions over an estimated 10-month period further enhances the prospects for business growth in this sector.

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Notice Title

National Museums Liverpool Walker Art Gallery Crate Making, Transport & Storage

Notice Description

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for crate making, transportation and storage of Objects listed in Appendix F. A range of crating solutions will be required including transit frames and full crates. National Museums Liverpool is due to undergo a major project of roof work and gallery refurbishment to rooms 1 - 4 of the Walker Art Gallery. The schedule of works is due to commence in April 2020. Rooms 1 - 4 currently house collections including paintings, sculptures and decorative arts objects from the medieval, Baroque, late 17th Century and early 18th Century period. Rooms 1 - 4 at the Walker Art Gallery are due to close to the public on 5th January 2020. Crates and transit frames are to be delivered to the Walker Art Gallery by 31st January 2020. NML will organise for technicians to pack the Objects and have them ready for collection by 2nd March 2020. All Objects must be transported in accordance with the General transport conditions set out in Annex E of the UK Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines for national institution. Storage is required for an estimated 10 months and must comply with the general security and environmental conditions set out in Annex D of the UK Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines for national institution. Storage is required to the estimated date 25th January. At the end of the storage period the Objects are to be transported back to the Walker Art Gallery. This end date for storage may be subject to change and the bidder should allow some flexibility to extend the period of storage if required by NML.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed381a12-3295-43a7-985a-7764050d713b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bc9b7b-1385-4408-9979-0f2594d3174c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2JH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWN FINE ART

Further Information

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