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The Provision of Large Object Transport

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by National Museums Scotland involves a tender titled "The Provision of Large Object Transport". This tender is classified under the services industry category and is aimed at securing transport services for a space-capsule, which will be part of a temporary display at the Museum’s Chambers Street site in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 9th March 2018. Prior to this, the contract, valued at £9,045, was signed on 19th April 2018, and was awarded following the completion of the tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle large museum objects securely and efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the necessary insurance and qualifications are particularly well-suited to compete. With the requirement for participants to meet specific criteria, including compliance with government indemnity schemes, businesses that demonstrate expertise in arts and cultural transport are likely to gain a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Large Object Transport

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland (NMS) is hosting a temporary display at the Museum's Chambers street site which includes a space-capsule on loan from the Science Museum Group. With this tender NMS seeks to appoint a supplier to provide transport services for the space-capsule in support of this work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to procure fit for purpose supplier for safe loading, movement and unloading of a museum object at National Museums Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000532716
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321071
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,045 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Anna Starkey
Contact Email
a.starkey@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474219

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AINSCOUGH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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