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WPY61 - Photographic Printer

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2025 at 09:05

Award

23 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "WPY61 - Photographic Printer" was managed by the Natural History Museum, located in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" and is classified as a public undertaking. The procurement stage is complete, with Arteum (Fine Art) being awarded the contract. The process utilized a limited competition procurement method, which was conducted below the threshold, focusing on securing goods for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition. The contract has a timeline beginning on 7th May 2025 and concluding on 20th April 2026.

This tender offers notable business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in fine art and photographic printing. The requirements centred on previous experience, methodology, samples, and programme, along with social values and total price assessments, suggesting that companies with robust portfolios and competitive pricing strategies would be well-positioned to compete. As the contract is of significant value, it allows businesses to gain prestige and visibility by aligning themselves with a high-profile public institution like the Natural History Museum.

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Notice Title

WPY61 - 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=961203603

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050689
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042253-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£91,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARTEUM (FINE ART

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