Tender

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Photographic Printing Services

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum is currently in the tender stage of procuring photographic printing services for its Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, held at its London and Tring locations, as well as for its Touring exhibition programme. The opportunity is detailed under the open procedure method, allowing participants to engage in transparent competition. Interested parties must submit samples by 27th March 2026, the deadline for tender submissions, whilst ensuring adherence to specific requirements and signing a Confidentiality Agreement if successful. Categorised under printing services, this tender presents a substantial opportunity with a contract valued at £290,000, inclusive of VAT totalling £350,000. The procurement is guided by UK legislation 2023/54 and all communications are facilitated in English through electronic submission.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality printing and photographic services to expand their portfolio, especially those with expertise in handling large-scale exhibitions. With an emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, businesses with strong credentials in sustainability, previous experience, and capable staffing are encouraged to apply. SMEs and VCSEs are acknowledged within the tender, augmenting opportunities for smaller enterprises to secure meaningful contracts and contribute significantly to the museum's prestigious exhibitions until 2030. The open nature of the procurement method invites businesses of varying capacities to participate, fostering competition and encouraging business growth across the sector.

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Notice Title

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Photographic Printing Services

Notice Description

The Natural History Museum wishes to procure a supplier to provide Photographic Printing Services for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Museum in South Kensington, the Museum in Tring and for the Touring exhibition programme. All Participants to this tender exercise will be required to submit three printed samples ahead of the deadline for tender submissions. Please ensure you have read the specifications carefully and understand the requirements of this tender exercise. Please review the contract terms and conditions contained within the tender pack. The successful Participant will also be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement upon appointment. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Printing-services./J95CZ3275M To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J95CZ3275M

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017321-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

79961000 - Photographic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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