Tender

Transport and freezing services

THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST

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Tender

24 Sep 2020 at 11:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Transport and freezing services." This public procurement process pertains to the transportation of the National Museums of Scotland/Nomad touring exhibition 'Monkey Business' from the Museu Blau in Barcelona to the Horniman Museum in London. The procurement is currently in the open tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 7th October 2020. The project includes the collection of exhibition items on 4th and 11th December 2020, and the final delivery is scheduled for 25th January 2021, with a subsequent delivery of collection crates expected a few days later.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, transportation, and climate-controlled storage, particularly those with experience in handling museum or exhibition artefacts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Potential bidders should have capabilities in customs documentation and compliance, as well as the resources to manage the freezing and storage of sensitive items. Engaging with this contract could lead to future opportunities in cultural and exhibition transport services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport and freezing services

Notice Description

A single contract to carry out the transport of the National Museums of Scotland/Nomad touring exhibition 'Monkey Business', including setworks and collections, from the Museu Blau, part of the Science Museum Barcelona to the Horniman Museum and Gardens, plus freezing services, as well as optional additional elements. To safely collect the exhibition, which will already be crated, from the Museum Blau (provisional dates for collection of museum specimens 4th December and setworks 11th December) This element may be subcontracted to a European agent. To transport the crates through customs etc., obtaining all relevant CITES documents, transport and shipment licenses and permits at ports of entry and exit. To freeze 17 collections crates once in the UK according to NMS specifications. To store the collections crates in climate controlled storage facilities and the setwork crates in suitable dry and stable storage from their arrival in the UK until the setworks are delivered to the Horniman on 25th January 2021 and the collection crates a subsequent night 2-3 days later (TBC). Please note the period of storage in the UK will be paid for separately by Nomad, please specify this amount separately in your quote. To deliver the exhibition to the Horniman Museum. Please register your interest by email to Adrian Holloway (aholloway@horniman.ac.uk) by the 1st October. Requests for access reports and clarifications may be also asked by email to Adrian. The final date for queries is the 1st October, after which date all will be answered to all companies who have registered interest. Formal tender submissions must be received by noon 7th October. Tender submissions should be made electronically to Adrian Holloway (aholloway@horniman.ac.uk). We do not expect hardcopy submissions. Documents may be sent in MS Word or PDF format. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged by email.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbd0828-1868-4afa-a8c5-6eea9cab35df
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

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
24 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 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
THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST
Contact Name
Adrian Holloway
Contact Email
aholloway@horniman.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE23 3PQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Forest Hill
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham West and East Dulwich

Further Information

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