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Diplodocus carnegii and Hypsilophodon foxii Replicas

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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16 Apr 2021 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London has completed a procurement process for the development, manufacture, and installation of life-size replicas of the Diplodocus carnegii and Hypsilophodon foxii as part of their Urban Nature Project. This contract, awarded through a selective procurement method with competitive negotiation, has an estimated value of £514,700 and was signed on 15th April 2021. The contract's key address for delivery is in South Kensington, London, and the procurement primarily falls under the services category related to sculptural works.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the fields of sculpting, fabrication, and structural engineering, to engage with a prestigious institution like the Natural History Museum. Given the emphasis on sustainability and material quality within the award criteria, businesses that specialise in eco-friendly practices and high-quality production standards will be well-positioned to compete. The scope for subcontracting also allows smaller enterprises to participate in the procurement process, enhancing collaboration and growth potential within the industry.

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Notice Title

Diplodocus carnegii and Hypsilophodon foxii Replicas

Notice Description

In line with our new Vision and Strategy to 2031, the Natural History Museum is looking to help transform the study of natural history, engage and involve the widest possible audience, and develop our galleries and grounds. Our priority project is the Urban Nature Project, which involves the transformation of the 5-acres of gardens outside the Waterhouse Building. A major feature of the new design will be the installation of life size replicas of key specimens such as the Diplodocus carnegii and Hypsilophodon foxii. As a result, the Museum has awarded a contract for the development, manufacture and installation of these replicas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Museum has awarded a contract to develop, manufacture and install the life size, sustainable and durable replicas of: * the Diplodocus carnegii, specifically based on the 'Dippy' cast; and * a Hypsilophodon foxii specimen from the Museum's collections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a6e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008054-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£514,700 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Mr Andy Davies Procurement Manager
Contact Email
a.davies@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079425416

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACTUM ARTE DESARROLLOS DIGITALES

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