Tender

Graphics Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is inviting tenders for a graphics contractor to print and install graphics for their major temporary exhibition, "Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria". This exhibition will be held at the National Army Museum in Chelsea, London, and will run from 1st July 2025 to 1st November 2026. The tender process is currently active and in the Tender stage with an enquiry period ending on 17th March 2025 and a tender submission deadline by 27th March 2025. The contract period will begin on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 23rd June 2025. The procurement process is an open competition, valued at £22,000 (excluding VAT).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in museum construction work, particularly those with experience in delivering graphic design and installation services. With criteria focused predominantly on the overall cost, strength of the tender, and proven experience in similar projects, small to medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise are well-positioned to compete. Successful tendering for this project will allow businesses to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile setting and potentially secure future contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Graphics Tender

Notice Description

The National Army Museum wishes to appoint a suitable, experienced graphics contractor to print and install graphics for the National Army Museum's major temporary exhibition, Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria which opens to the public on 1st July 2025 and closes 1st November 2026. The exhibition will be held at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea and will explore how military painting has been used to represent soldiers and inform the public of events at a time when photography was in its infancy. Graphic elements include main text panels, sub-text panels, object labels, facsimilies of some works on paper, such as engravings and watercolours, some directional signage that relates to the exhibition and title and decorative motifs. Tenderers are to provide a completed Pricing Schedule

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008362-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212313 - Museum construction work

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£22,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Ms J Holmes
Contact Email
jholmes@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7881 2494

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

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