Tender

Mechanical Maintenance Services across the National Army Museum Estate

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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TenderUpdate

22 Sep 2025 at 12:43

Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the National Army Museum involves contracting for mechanical maintenance services across its estate, including sites in Chelsea and Stevenage. This tender falls under the category of services related to library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. Located in London, the Museum is seeking a qualified contractor for a three-year contract, with a potential two-year extension, starting from 2025. The current tender stage includes an open procedure method, with key dates being the tender submission deadline on 15th October 2025 and the award expected to be announced by 17th October 2025. The entire contract is valued at £65,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in building maintenance, particularly those experienced with cultural or museum institutions. Companies that adhere to the SFG20 standards and offer innovative maintenance solutions would be highly competitive in this process. The procurement process allows for electronic submission and the option for potential tenders to propose alternative solutions, facilitating business growth through diversified service offerings. Additionally, electronic invoicing is permitted, enhancing operational efficiency for engaged contractors. This contract is an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the cultural services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mechanical Maintenance Services across the National Army Museum Estate

Notice Description

The National Army Museum is seeking to appoint a suitably competent and qualified contractor to service and maintain the mechanical services as detailed, contained within Annexes F and G at the Museum's Chelsea and Stevenage sites for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Service frequencies have been specified on these annexes and all assets are to be maintained to the SFG20 standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As contained in brief

Options: Potential tenderers are able to provide alternative solutions

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance the contract can be extended by the Client by an additional 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058500-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Cameron Crawley
Contact Email
ccrawley@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2078812490

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
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
TLH East (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

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