Planning

Statutory Inspections Services

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Planning

28 Apr 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum, a public authority and sub-central government entity located in London, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for statutory inspections services. This tender involves the periodic inspection of statutory equipment such as lifts, LEV, and fume extract systems, with a projected contract value of £300,000. The procurement process initiated on 28th April 2025, following market engagement activities conducted in February and March 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1st November 2025 and may extend until 31st October 2030, highlighting its potential duration and significance for stakeholders involved.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in architectural, construction, engineering, and technical inspection services. Companies with expertise in machinery-inspection services are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method is centred around market engagement and structured to ensure comprehensive coverage of regulatory inspection services over an extended period. Businesses that can offer innovative inspection solutions and adhere to statutory standards may find this procurement beneficial for expanding their portfolio within the public sector and securing long-term partnerships.

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Notice Title

Statutory Inspections Services

Notice Description

The NHM is seeking tenders for defined inspection of statutory equipment over a period of six and twelve months frequency. This includes but is not limited to Lifts, LEV, Fume Extract, lifting equipment, beams, autoclaves, slings and shackles. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945083946

Planning Information

Phonecalls and e-mails to various suppliers of statutory inspection services in February and March to ascertain: - length of contract that would be preferred (2 or 3 years, plus extensions) - what is standard to be inspected under the contract - value of services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050847
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017270-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
Chloe Higgins
Contact Email
c.higgins@nhm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)20 79426046

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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