Tender

Temporary Storage & Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections (PA23)

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley has announced an open procurement process for the "Temporary Storage & Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections (PA23)" project. This tender involves packaging, removing, and storing items from the Bromley Central Library as part of its relocation initiative. The procurement falls under the services category, primarily focusing on storage and warehousing services along with library and cultural services, classified under CPV codes 63120000 and 92500000. The tender process commenced on 24th April 2025, with deadlines for enquiries ending on 12th May 2025, and bids to be submitted by 19th May 2025. The project value is approximately £384,000 (gross) and is covered by the GPA, adhering to UK legal requirements. The work is set to be executed in Bromley, within the UK region UKI61, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 31st December 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, storage, and cultural heritage services. Companies with expertise in managing and conserving library collections, particularly those familiar with British standards for conservation, such as BS EN 16893:2018 and BS 4971:2017, will be well-suited to compete. It allows SMEs and VCSEs to propose innovative solutions enhancing their market presence and diversifying their service offerings. The open procedure facilitates broad engagement, inviting diverse businesses to showcase their competence and experience in handling complex relocation and preservation projects, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with municipal authorities.

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Notice Title

Temporary Storage & Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections (PA23)

Notice Description

The Council as part of the project to move the Bromley Central Library, is seeking suitably qualified Bidders to package, remove and store the various items with the current Bromley Central Library building, as well as a satellite archive store. This approach is to be undertaken in phases as set out within the Specification document, which also includes the relevant standards that Bidders are required to meet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050741
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016891-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442083134444

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AD
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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