This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Aug 2024 at 16:05

Planning

22 Dec 2023 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London has put out a tender for its NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework. This opportunity involves the procurement of various types of storage furniture such as racking, shelving, cabinets & accessories, mobile bases & tracks, and bespoke items. The tender is staged in the active tendering phase with bids to be submitted by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The total value of the contract is estimated at £24,000,000 with an open procedure procurement method. The framework duration is set for 4 years, starting on 29th October 2024 and ending on 29th October 2028, with the potential for specific call-offs extending beyond this period. The procurement category is goods, specifically within the furniture industry, and the primary delivery location is the South East of England.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying storage furniture. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the criteria outlined in the procurement documents. Being appointed to this framework allows companies to secure periodic works orders, fostering long-term business relations with the Natural History Museum. Companies offering innovative solutions in furniture design, manufacturing, and warehousing services are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this framework, as it covers a broad spectrum of storage and archival requirements for a prestigious institution planning to enhance its collection storage capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum is inviting Bidders to submit tenders to achieve a place on the Collections Storage Framework. After appointment on the Framework, specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the respective furniture types. Bidders should read all the associated document in full prior to responding

Lot Information

Lot 6

Market engagement for the procurement of a collections framework to deliver a variety of storage furniture for NHM Unlocked.

Racking

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T

Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.

Shelving

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T

Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.

Cabinets & Accessories

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to supply a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T

Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.

Mobiles Bases & Tracks

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T

Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.

Bespoke Items

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T

Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024720-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

30191100 - Filing equipment

30193700 - File storage box

30199500 - Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles

30234000 - Storage media

39100000 - Furniture

39130000 - Office furniture

39131100 - Archive shelving

39132000 - Filing systems

39132100 - Filing cabinets

39141100 - Shelves

39141300 - Cabinets

39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture

39151100 - Racking

39151300 - Modular furniture

39152000 - Mobile bookshelves

39155000 - Library furniture

39155100 - Library equipment

39173000 - Storage units

44143000 - Pallets

44611400 - Storage tanks

44613400 - Storage containers

44614100 - Storage bins

44614300 - Container storage system

45212330 - Library construction work

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

63121100 - Storage services

79934000 - Furniture design services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92510000 - Library and archive services

92512000 - Archive services

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2024 - 29 Oct 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural History Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7AN
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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