Award

Procurement of museum collection storage systems (cabinets)

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Dec 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by National Museums Scotland, involves the supply and installation of new museum collection storage systems (cabinets). This tender is categorized under the goods sector and is located at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period that concluded on 15 December 2020. The project specifically supports the Technology and Natural Sciences collections, ensuring the preservation of over 12.4 million objects at the museum.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the furniture manufacturing and installation sector, particularly those that specialise in high-quality storage solutions for museums or similar institutions. Companies capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the tender, such as detailed cabinet specifications and installation processes, would be well-suited to compete in this process. The active contracts associated with the tender indicate ongoing demand for such services, providing a pathway for sustained business growth in the cultural and heritage industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of museum collection storage systems (cabinets)

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland is seeking to procure the supply and installation of new storage systems (cabinets) at National Museums Collection Centre, Granton, Edinburgh, a site holding over 12.4 million objects. The new storage systems are for two specific collections: Technology collections and Natural Sciences collections.

Lot Information

Supply of 96 new cabinets for Technology collections at National Museums Collection Centre, Edinburgh

We are seeking the supply and install of 96 new cabinets for Technology collections. The cabinets will be installed on existing bases at National Museums Collection Centre in Granton Edinburgh. The specifications for the cabinets (design, size, quality) and installation are set out in the attached Invitation to Tender document.. See attached Invitation to Tender for specification of cabinets and tender return

Supply of 6 new cabinets for Natural Sciences collections at National Museums Collection Centre, Edinburgh

We are seeking the supply and install of 6 new cabinets for Natural Sciences collections. The cabinets will be installed on existing bases at National Museums Collection Centre in Granton Edinburgh. The specifications for the cabinets (design, size, quality) and installation are set out in the attached Invitation to Tender document.. See attached Invitation to Tender for full specification and tender return details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637734
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406039
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39141300 - Cabinets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Mark Drysdale
Contact Email
m.drysdale@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474156

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
2
Supplier Names

COMPLETE STORAGE & INTERIORS

ROTADEX SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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