Tender

Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation

THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

06 Dec 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum based in London, United Kingdom, is looking to procure services for the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks, and equipment. The tender titled "Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation" falls under the industry category of cargo handling and storage services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £2,000,000 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is on January 19, 2024. The contract period is from February 11, 2024, to September 30, 2026, with potential extensions for additional services related to the Titanosaur tour through to spring 2028.

This tender opportunity by The Natural History Museum presents a potential for business growth especially for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in cargo handling and transportation services. Businesses with expertise in handling international transportation logistics and storage facilities would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, characterized by an open procedure method, offers opportunities for companies looking to showcase their capabilities in delivering transportation and storage services efficiently and effectively within the specified contract period and optional service extensions.

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Notice Title

Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation

Notice Description

The Services comprise the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks and equipment for the whole exhibition, based on the indicative schedule of international venues and timings set out in the tender documents

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services comprise the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks and equipment for the whole exhibition, based on the indicative schedule of international venues and timings as set out in the tender documents.

Options: The tender is for transportation of stage 1 of the Titanosaur tour. There is a stage two that is currently being negotiated (locations tbc). The delivery of the stage two is included for as an optional service in the contract and would require an extension through to approx spring 2028.

Renewal: The tender is for transportation of stage 1 of the Titanosaur tour. There is a stage two that is currently being negotiated (locations tbc). The delivery of the stage two is included for as an optional service in the contract and would require an extension through to approx spring 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035943-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63110000 - Cargo handling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Gemma Pearson
Contact Email
gemma.pearson@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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