Planning

Transportation and installation of large heritage objects - NAM Chelsea

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum, located in London, is initiating a tender process for the transportation and installation of large heritage objects in preparation for the reopening of its gallery spaces in Autumn 2016. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by 16 November 2015, after which an Invitation to Tender will be provided. The industry categories relevant to this tender include the transportation of motor vehicles and cultural services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art handling, logistics, and installation services. Companies well-versed in the safe transport and display of large and delicate artefacts, particularly those with experience working with museums and cultural institutions, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project entails a phased unpacking and installation process, involving both historic vehicles and artworks, which requires contractors to demonstrate their capacity for collaboration and coordination with other onsite contractors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation and installation of large heritage objects - NAM Chelsea

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint an Art Handling/Installation company ('the company') to transport and install a group of 32 large objects including historic vehicles, artillery pieces, sculpture and oil paintings in preparation for reopening its gallery spaces in Autumn 2016. The company will be responsible for: 1.) The provision of suitable packing systems, where necessary, to enable safe movement of the objects during transit. 2.) The sourcing/procurement or fabrication of suitable mounts to support the suspensions/wheels of the historic vehicles and artillery pieces while on display. 3.) The transportation of the objects from the NAM store in Stevenage to the Museum in Chelsea. 4.) Positioning of all objects in pre-designated positions within the galleries. 5.) Unpacking and Install Phase-1: 10 objects (predominantly historic vehicles and artillery pieces) unpacked and positioned prior to full completion of base build and construction of display cases (rest of objects to remain packed in designated positions within galleries until later date). 6.) Unpacking and Install Phase-2: Remaining 22 objects (sculpture and oil paintings) unpacked and positioned following completion of base build and construction of display cases. It is anticipated that the installation will take place in July-October 2016 however, following appointment, the company will be required to liaise with NAM as well as other contractors from late 2015 onwards to ensure the installation is sequenced with other on-site building work and fit out activities. Expressions of interest in this work are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors by 16/11/2015 after which time NAM will provide an Invitation to Tender document with additional information. The opportunity to view the objects, the NAM store and the Museum site will also be possible at this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62fc94-dc70-4088-8d4f-fb66492bb3ea
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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