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National Museums Scotland - Beyond the Little Black Dress - Exhibition Transport

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2023 at 09:21

TenderUpdate

15 Nov 2022 at 08:54

TenderUpdate

08 Nov 2022 at 11:46

Tender

07 Nov 2022 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

National Museums Scotland is seeking one or two contractors to provide specialist museum shipping services for the exhibition "Beyond the Little Black Dress." The procurement involves transporting objects to and from the National Museum of Scotland for the exhibition, with deliveries scheduled between 5th June to 23rd June 2023 for installation and starting 30th October 2023 for deinstallation. The procurement stage is complete, and "Museum services" is the main procurement category.

This tender by National Museums Scotland offers an opportunity for transport and logistics companies specialising in museum services to participate in the exhibition transport process. Businesses capable of handling international loan transportation alongside UK loans would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the previous lots have been cancelled, creating space for new entrants to potentially secure contracts for this prestigious exhibition transport project.

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Notice Title

National Museums Scotland - Beyond the Little Black Dress - Exhibition Transport

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland wishes to engage one or two Contractors to carry out specialist museum shipping for the collection and return of objects for the exhibition Beyond the Little Black Dress. The objects should arrive at the National Museum of Scotland in time for exhibition install (5 June - 23 June 2023) and return to lenders after deinstall (30 October 2023 onwards).

Lot Information

Lot 1: Transport for UK Loans

Lot One services include: Transportation of objects collected from 15 lenders based in the UK to National Museums Collection Centre, Granton, Edinburgh during the period January to June 2023; Return transportation of objects from National Museums Scotland to 17 lenders based in the UK during November and December 2023; Supply of packing material and appropriate packing of items for approximately 13 lenders; Storage of loan items in a secure, clean, environmentally controlled and pest-free facility, where necessary for transportation; Communicate directly with Lenders to finalise transport and packing arrangements, including courier requirements; Co-ordination of courier travel and accommodation; Co-ordination of all elements noted. Additional information: Please see all documents uploaded to this notice for full information.

Lot 2: Transport for International Loans

To provide a range of services which include: Inbound customs clearance and transportation to NMS of objects collected from two lenders in the USA, one in Germany, one in the Netherlands, one in Spain, two in Ireland and four in Paris, during the period January to June 2023; Inbound customs clearance and transportation of object via hand carry with courier, from one lender in Canada, during the period January to June 2023; For return transport outbound customs clearance and return transportation from NMS of objects to two lenders in the USA, one in Germany, one in the Netherlands, one in Spain, two in Ireland and five in Paris during November and December 2023; Outbound customs clearance and return transportation from NMS of object via hand carry to one lender in Canada during November and December 2023; Supply of crates and packing assistance of items for approximately 4 lenders; Storage of loan items in a secure, clean, environmentally controlled and pest-free facility, where necessary for transportation; Communicate directly with Lenders to finalise transport and packing arrangements, including courier requirements; Co-ordination of courier travel and accommodation; Co-ordination of all elements noted here. Additional information: Please see all documents uploaded to this notice for all information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037f9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004972-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£252,842 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20233 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Chante St Clair Inglis
Contact Email
c.stclairinglis@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOMART

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