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title: "National Museums Liverpool World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender"
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# National Museums Liverpool World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-027fcdea-86d7-490d-8735-24880bec827a

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## Summary

The National Museums Liverpool is seeking tenders for the "World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender," a project aimed at refurbishing the aquarium display within the World Museum in Liverpool, North West England. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the tender having been published on 5th May 2021 and the tender period closing on 26th May 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16th June 2021, lasting until 16th July 2021. This open procedure caters to suppliers in the installation of AV hardware, particularly within the cultural and educational sectors.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audio-visual equipment and IT services. The project focuses on enhancing visitor experiences and accessibility in a popular museum setting, thus opening avenues for businesses that can provide innovative digital content and cutting-edge AV hardware. Suppliers that can demonstrate experience in delivering services tailored to diverse audiences, including schools and families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will find potential for growth through this tender.

## Notice

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender". The aquarium is a permanent display within World Museum Liverpool. The gallery is undergoing refurbishment to enhance the visitor experience through improvements to the tanks and interpretation, redecoration, and the introduction of new digital interventions within the space. The aquarium is already one of the most popular attractions in World Museum and this project will enhance visitors' experiences through the living window it offers into the natural world, and by combining this with an understanding of the need for us to protect our precious planet. The aquarium forms a pivotal focal point raising awareness for our visitors on how they can make positive contributions to the health of our seas. Through the digital content and design, we hope to deliver an exciting and innovative gallery. Overall, we want to provide an engaging and memorable experience for visitors. Added focus will be given to offering an enhanced service to early years & families, schools, and post 16 audiences, especially from disadvantaged communities. The main project objectives that are relevant to this tender are: * providing a reinvigorated experience that attracts a wider, more diverse audience * improving wayfinding and accessibility through new graphics, content, and multimedia * procuring new and fresh content & cutting-edge AV hardware * future-proofing the display in the wake of Covid 19 * considering how improvements will have long-term benefits. The successful AV hardware providers are responsible for establishing clear and effective communication channels, supported by NML's project manager and NML's relevant project team, with the relevant software and AV contractors appointed for this project. Namely, the appointed hardware contractors are responsible for arranging the acquisition of assets and delivery to site by July 2nd 2021 to ensure a successful and smooth installation of the AV solution onto the gallery within the required timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee5bd1-e324-41e7-88e7-7a36d463198b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2021 - 20 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,833 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GV AV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 51600000 - Installation services of computers and office equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 07:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee5bd1-e324-41e7-88e7-7a36d463198b
- 19 May 2021 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0da057-5322-4e85-915b-d6bbe4496238
- 5 May 2021 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0da057-5322-4e85-915b-d6bbe4496238

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6ee5bd1-e324-41e7-88e7-7a36d463198b
  8th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e0da057-5322-4e85-915b-d6bbe4496238
  19th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a351073-6383-4c30-bf76-8e67a9ff0e12
  Tender doc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddba078e-97df-417b-a9a1-914ee09c7fcf
  Appendix A - T2 Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/269b69ab-12f5-471e-a9a1-b82947d61490
  Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b849a5f6-c956-4b39-af84-fdd0040e6bee
  Appendix C - Safety Guidelines for Contractors feb2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b58cb4a-4c51-4624-aff2-d8a0e5cc0154
  Appendix D - H&S Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b454ab0-aa2c-498d-b669-03f7fac4cf6d
  Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/647d9189-8157-47e5-8bf6-463a210b23a9
  Appendix F - Change Control Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0706af5-ee42-4114-8e50-7382ec891f70
  Appendix G - Tender Submission Compliance sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34447b0b-d76a-4784-b02a-f8b8ad90e965
  Appendix H - Kit List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31024a17-a504-42ef-9667-a98f8216e119
  Q&As

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