Tender

V&A East Wayfinding and Interpretation Contractor

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Tender

12 Sep 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is seeking to appoint a contractor for the manufacture, supply, and installation of the Wayfinding and Interpretation scheme at V&A East, involving partial design work related to the final signage fixings. This tender, titled "V&A East Wayfinding and Interpretation Contractor," falls under the industry category of museum construction work. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submissions on 14th October 2024. The project is valued at £320,000 and will be conducted in Inner London – East, with service provision expected to commence on 15th November 2024 and conclude by 31st December 2025.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in wayfinding systems, signage manufacture, and installation. Given the procurement method is an open procedure, it encourages wide participation, ensuring a fair chance for qualified suppliers. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service within fixed fees, inclusive of all expenses, while adhering to specific requirements outlined in the Brief and Scope of Services, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies capable of accommodating potential variations in materials or methods as required by the project would benefit from participating in this procurement.

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Notice Title

V&A East Wayfinding and Interpretation Contractor

Notice Description

V&A East is dedicated to creative opportunity and its power to bring change. Two free cultural destinations - V&A East Storehouse and Museum - will open up the V&A collection for all, celebrate making in all its forms and create new possibilities for everyone. We are seeking to appoint a supplier for the manufacture, supply and installation of our Wayfinding and Interpretation scheme at V&A East alongside some partial design work regarding the final signage fixings. For more information, please see the Brief and Scope of Services which outlines the requirements for the project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for: *The manufacture, supply and installation of the Wayfinding and Interpretation deliverables, with some partial design work regarding the signage fixings *Services shall be provided on a fixed fee basis and must be inclusive of all expenses, disbursements, and other costs associated with meeting the V&A's requirement *The contract term is for the duration of the project, which is currently programmed to finish in December 2025.

Options: Variations to materials, production methods and programme, plus any additional services or works that may reasonably be required that are relevant to the project, or the Brief and Scope of Services, to be instructed by means of a contract variation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049a5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029251-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 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
VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@vam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079422229

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
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
TLI4 Inner London - East

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

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