This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Mar 2023 at 12:05

Tender

23 Jan 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum recently completed an award process for the procurement of High-Quality Collections Imaging Camera Systems. The Museum conducted this procurement on behalf of itself and other entities at multiple UK locations. The tender involved the supply and installation of camera systems to enhance digital imaging capabilities for herbarium specimens and other material. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the process accelerated due to funding timing from the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.

This tender opportunity for High-Quality Collections Imaging Camera Systems offers business growth potential for suppliers of photographic equipment and digital imaging solutions. Companies specialising in camera systems, lenses, and peripheral equipment for enhancing digitisation processes are well-suited to compete. The opportunities lie in meeting the specified requirements, contributing to social value goals, and offering competitive pricing while aligning with the buyer's quality criteria and objectives. The procurement process emphasises the importance of equipment quality, environmental considerations, and total tender price to select the successful supplier.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

High-Quality Collections Imaging Camera Systems

Notice Description

High-quality collections imaging camera systems consisting of cameras, lenses and peripheral equipment to enhance instrumentation for digitisation. These imaging systems are to enhance existing equipment for digital imaging, particularly for herbarium specimens (pressed plants on paper sheets) and other material.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of five high-quality collections imaging camera systems consisting of cameras, lenses and peripheral equipment to enhance instrumentation for digitisation. These imaging systems are to enhance existing equipment for digital imaging, particularly for herbarium specimens (pressed plants on paper sheets) and other material. The Museum is conducting this procurement process on behalf of NHM, NMS, NMW and NMNI who will each take delivery of equipment directly at four UK locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0399d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008314-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38650000 - Photographic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£365,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£379,090 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 1 May 2023 30 days
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
Additional Buyers

Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales

National Museums Northern Ireland

National Museums Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Postcode Area
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

Teamwork Digital Limited

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