V&A New Fashion Gallery: Mannequin Development and Supply

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is currently in the tender stage of procuring suppliers for the development and supply of approximately 170 mannequins for its upcoming permanent Fashion Gallery. This project, part of the museum's FuturePlan initiative, requires fashion mannequins of various shapes and sizes to display historical and contemporary garments. The procurement process is open and allows electronic submissions until the deadline on 9 May 2025 at 12:00 local time, with an enquiry period closing on 2 May 2025. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by 5 June 2025, and the project will commence on 17 June 2025, concluding by 17 June 2030. Potential suppliers should note that the procurement method follows an open procedure, subject to the regulations within the UK Public Contracts Regulations (2023/54). The estimated contract value is £200,000 (gross value of £240,000).

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities especially for companies specialising in exhibition equipment and museum-exhibition services. It is particularly suitable for businesses that can provide quality bespoke mannequin designs that cater to a diverse range of garments. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in modular manufacturing and who can offer head treatments and other custom adaptations stand a strong chance to succeed. Engaging in such prestigious and visible public projects can elevate business profiles, open new market opportunities, and enable long-term strategic partnership with one of the world's leading cultural institutions.

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V&A New Fashion Gallery: Mannequin Development and Supply

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Publication Date

4th April 2025 15:18:35 PM
Contract Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking a supplier to procure approximately 170 mannequins for its new permanent Fashion Gallery. This prominent FuturePlan project includes the design and manufacture of fashion mannequins of various shapes and sizes, and will require a modular and bespoke approach to development and production. Objects include historical and contemporary garments with a global scope. These will be displayed on a range of mannequin types including full figures and bust forms, with an option to consider head treatments and bespoke adaptations as required. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was published on 11 March 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008860 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934580968
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ocds-h6vhtk-04fd83

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procurement@vam.ac.uk

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Cromwell Road, South Kensington

London

SW7 2RL

United Kingdom

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V&A New Fashion Gallery: Mannequin Development and Supply

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

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Publication Date

4th April 2025 14:13:45 PM

Tender Deadline

9th May 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking a supplier to procure approximately 170 mannequins for its new permanent Fashion Gallery. This prominent FuturePlan project includes the design and manufacture of fashion mannequins of various shapes and sizes, and will require a modular and bespoke approach to development and production. Objects include historical and contemporary garments with a global scope. These will be displayed on a range of mannequin types including full figures and bust forms, with an option to consider head treatments and bespoke adaptations as required. A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was published on 11 March 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008860 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=934580968
Contract Details

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ocds-h6vhtk-04fd83

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

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Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

procurement@vam.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cromwell Road, South Kensington

London

SW7 2RL

United Kingdom

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V&A New Fashion Gallery: Mannequin Development and Supply

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V&A New Fashion Gallery: Mannequin Development and Supply

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