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British Museum Collection Storage Furniture Framework

The British Museum

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11 Jun 2021 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Museum is seeking to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the provision of Collection Storage Furniture through an open procurement process. This initiative, titled "British Museum Collection Storage Furniture Framework," falls under the works category, specifically focusing on warehouse stores construction work. The procurement phase is complete, with contract awards already made. The related work will take place in London, with the entire framework intended to last for four years starting from the initial signing date on 14 May 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger suppliers, particularly those with expertise in furniture design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance. The project will require businesses that can deliver a complete service for various storage solutions, including drawers, shelving units, and bespoke solutions. Companies involved in the construction, fit-out, and maintenance of storage systems for cultural institutions will find this framework especially relevant to their service offerings, enhancing their visibility and engagement in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

British Museum Collection Storage Furniture Framework

Notice Description

The British Museum wishes to establish a non-exclusive, non-binding Framework Agreement for the provision of Collection Storage Furniture with a number of Contractors. The Framework will be the primary route by which the British Museum will procure collection storage furniture across its estate for a period of four years. A complete end-to-end service is required including design, manufacture, installation and initial maintenance support. The Framework will be used to appoint a Contractor, or Contractors, to fit out the British Museum Archaeological Research Collection (BM_ARC) facility when its construction has been completed. The BM_ARC will contain collection storage rooms with an approximate total floor area of 9,250 square meters.

Lot Information

Drawers & Drawer Units

For the purposes of this lot a Drawer is defined as: a freestanding box-shaped storage compartment with sides, back and front which slides horizontally in and out of a drawer unit. Drawer Units are defined as: static or mobile storage furniture designed to house drawers consisting of an upright frame into which multiple parallel horizontal drawers, usually stacked one above another, are fitted. The following varieties of drawers & drawer units are within the scope of the lot: Enclosed drawers; tray drawers; part-glazed drawers; pull-out cabinets; cabinets with solid doors; cabinets with part-glazed doors; plan chests; large format drawers; static open face drawers; roller trays; static shelves; various dimensions with plinth of 120mm. Additional information: The value stated for "Total value of the contract/lot:" in sections V.2.4 refers to the total value across the Framework Agreement

Shelves & Shelving Units

For the purposes of this lot a Shelf is defined as: a freestanding horizontal length of rigid material with static supports that provides a storage surface, fitted into a shelving unit. Shelving Units are defined as: static or mobile storage furniture consisting of a freestanding upright frame with connecting supports, rails, diagonal braces or panels; into which multiple parallel horizontal shelves, usually stacked one above another, are fitted. The following varieties of drawers & drawer units are within the scope of the lot: standard shelves; reinforced shelves; universal shelving; cantilever shelving; with options for single or double-skinned in each variety. System should include freestanding uprights; rails; supports; brackets; panels; diagonal braces (where panels not required); canopies; doors; shelf end supports; dividing panels (for back and sides). This specification is designed to cater for collection objects as well as archive and library materials. Additional information: The value stated for "Total value of the contract/lot:" in sections V.2.4 refers to the total value across the Framework Agreement

Vertical Storage Solutions

For the purposes of this lot Vertical Storage Solutions are defined as: storage solutions for 2D and 3D collections required to be stored upright including casts, framed prints, paintings, glass, canvases, framed textiles, rolled textiles (stored horizontally). They may be pull-out frames which are defined as: a framed rack of steel mesh on pull-out tracks, supported by structural steel-framed supports affixed to the reverse of the structure, and steel cross-beams at the top of the structure. These can be wall-mounted. Or they may be static frames which are defined as: a framed rack of steel mesh on supporting steelwork, affixed to the supporting structure. Additional information: The value stated for "Total value of the contract/lot:" in sections V.2.4 refers to the total value across the Framework Agreement

Large & Heavy Objects & Pallet Racking Solutions

For the purposes of this lot Large & Heavy Objects & Pallet Racking Solutions are defined as: storage solutions for large, heavy collection objects which require specialist equipment (e.g. a forklift or stacker) to be moved and heavy duty static (or mobile) support in storage. Objects defined as 'heavy' have a weight of over 75kg (under 75kg items addressed under Lot 2), either as individual objects (e.g. boxed canoes) or when stored collectively (e.g. multiple large casts on a pallet). They may be either short span racking defined as: freestanding racking / shelving comprising a vertical upright frame, horizontal load beams to support stacking of pallets, and insertable metal shelf panels; with optional top canopy, flush rear and end panels. Or they may be long span/pallet racking defined as: freestanding widespan racking / shelving comprising vertical upright frame, horizontal load beams to support stacking of pallets, and insertable metal shelf panels; with optional timber drop-in shelf panels, flush rear and end panels, and top canopy Additional information: The value stated for "Total value of the contract/lot:" in sections V.2.4 refers to the total value across the Framework Agreement

Bespoke Solutions

This lot is designed to cater for the commission of bespoke storage solutions to be determined at call-off stage which may be required by the British Museum. Due to the nature and breadth of the Museum's collection, there may be objects the storage needs for which are not met by the five specified lots outlined above. It is therefore anticipated that the development of a unique provision to meet the unknown needs of a specific item or grouping within the collection will be required. No sample lot specification is available, as a result. However, the Museum's overarching standards for storage systems outlined within this framework will apply. Additional information: The value stated for "Total value of the contract/lot:" in sections V.2.4 refers to the total value across the Framework Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bb11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013214-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

39131100 - Archive shelving

39151100 - Racking

45213221 - Warehouse stores construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The British Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3DG
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Bruynzeel Storage Systems Limited

Conservation By Design Limited

Lista UK Ltd

Rackline Limited

Rotadex Systems Ltd

Whittan Industrial Limited

Further Information

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