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title: "Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management System"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2022-01-25"
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# Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management System

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ded6f74-59b2-4349-ada9-2feda3374f2e

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum (NHM) in London is currently conducting a tender process for their "Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management System". This initiative seeks a supplier to implement a new electronic data management solution to support the museum's strategic vision to 2031. The tender is at the planning stage, having been published on 25 January 2022, with submissions closing on 24 February 2022. The total contract value is estimated at £5 million, and the contract period will commence on 2 April 2023 and extend to 2 April 2030.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those specialised in information technology and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the NHM is interested in innovative solutions that can enhance their collections management capabilities. Firms that provide electronic data management systems or have experience in similar projects would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, contributing to the museum's mission while benefiting from a substantial contract.

## Notice

In line with our new Vision and Strategy to 2031 the Natural History Museum (NHM) is looking to help transform the study of natural history, engage, and involve the widest possible audience, and secure the future of our collections. This will require a new collections management solution and the museum is therefore seeking a supplier that can implement a business operational solution to which the NHM can transition. This is a re-issue of a Contract Notice following the termination of a tender exercise begun in July 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f170f6e7-508c-410a-95d1-77b4ee30d134 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f170f6e7-508c-410a-95d1-77b4ee30d134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f170f6e7-508c-410a-95d1-77b4ee30d134
  25th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Electronic-data-management-(EDM)./FP59TQ2RRJ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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