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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Touring Exhibition Photographic Printing

Natural History Museum Trading Company Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Aug 2024 at 10:05

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Tender

27 Apr 2024 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum Trading Company Limited (NHM), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has completed the public procurement process for the "Wildlife Photographer of the Year Touring Exhibition Photographic Printing" project. This service procurement, classified under CPV code 79960000 for photographic and ancillary services, covers the creation of both translucent prints for backlit display and Dibond® panels for standard gallery display. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure encompassing the entire United Kingdom, with the final awards signed on 29th July 2024. Key dates included an initial tender announcement in April 2024 and the deadline for submissions on 31st May 2024. The successful suppliers were Arteum Group Ltd (Print Foundry Lab) and Spectrum Photographic, securing contracts valued at £85,000 and £160,000 respectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for photographic printing businesses and those involved in exhibition services, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as outlined by the contracting authority. The open procedure favoured competitive pricing and quality, providing a fair playing field for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings and specialise in high-profile cultural projects. SMEs with expertise in producing high-quality photographic prints and gallery-ready panels could find this contract particularly beneficial for establishing credibility and a portfolio with a prestigious institution. The project supports long-term business growth by linking suppliers with established public institutions and high-visibility cultural initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Touring Exhibition Photographic Printing

Notice Description

The NHM wishes to secure the services of two Photographic Printers to deliver the WPY Touring Exhibition

Lot Information

Translucent prints for backlit display on light panels (Lot A)

Translucent prints for backlit display on light panels (roughly 1 year contract for WPY60 only) Additional information: Roughly 1 year contract for WPY60 only To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/AF2M9C46C9

Dibond (r) panels for standard gallery display (Lot B)

Dibond (r) panels for standard gallery display (roughly 2 year contract - for WPY60 and WPY61) Additional information: Roughly 2 year contract - for WPY60 and WPY61

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027692-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£263,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£263,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20242 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
Natural History Museum Trading Company Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Arteum Group Ltd (Print Foundry Lab (Fine Art Printing Services Ltd))

Spectrum Photographic

Further Information

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