Planning

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 Photographic Printer

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Planning

12 Mar 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London is in the planning stage of a tendering process for photographic printing services required for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 Exhibition. This procurement, categorised under "Printed matter and related products" within the goods industry, involves a gross budget of £100,000. The tender exercise will go live on Delta e-Sourcing starting from 18 March 2025, with submission deadlines set for 15 April 2025. The contract period for this project is scheduled from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in photographic printing to partner with a renowned public authority. Suitable candidates include companies experienced in high-quality photoprints, particularly those with an understanding of exhibitions and museum standards. Engaging in this project could enhance your portfolio and provide significant exposure through a high-profile event like the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Businesses such as Spectrum Photographic, Arteum, and Dupon have already been alerted, but other capable vendors should also consider competing for this growth opportunity.

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Notice Title

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 Photographic Printer

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum wishes to procure a supplier for the photographic printing for the upcoming Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=931384204

Planning Information

An email was circulated on Monday 10 March 2025 to three suppliers (Spectrum Photographic, Arteum, and Dupon) notifying them of the upcoming tender opportunity. The email stated the tender exercise will be published live on Delta e-Sourcing on Tuesday 18 March 2025, with the deadline for submissions on 15 April 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008957-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Vicky Lee
Contact Email
v.lee@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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