--- title: "NML Ink and Blood exhibition transport" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE" published: "2017-06-22" --- # NML Ink and Blood exhibition transport Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22b20c17-f3ef-42fe-a6f4-f3d847c549e3.json) ## Summary The National Museums On Merseyside is currently seeking tenders for the "NML Ink and Blood exhibition transport" project, related to the transport and assembly of key loans for the International Slavery Museum's 10-year anniversary exhibition. This procurement process is classified under the transport equipment and services category, specifically focusing on the delivery and logistics necessary for the exhibition. The tender was published on 22nd June 2017, with a submission deadline of 5th July 2017. The contract period is set to commence from 19th July 2017 until 30th November 2017, and the location for delivery services is the North West region of the United Kingdom, using an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics services, particularly those with experience in handling cultural and museum artefacts. Companies that provide transportation, client liaison, export-import services, and crating will be well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their portfolios in cultural and recreational service contracts. ## Notice Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the assembly and dispersal of key loans for the International Slavery Museum's 10 year anniversary exhibition Ink and Blood: stories of abolition Ink and Blood. The key loans are from London, Aix en Provence and New York. NML is looking to procure assembly and dispersal including client liaison, transportation, facilitating couriers, crating, export, import, and delivery to site. The reverse will be applied at the end of a loan period of 3 months. This is to be in line with Sections of the Government Indemnity Scheme Guidance for National Institutions, Published by Arts Council England, January 2016. Specifically Annex D - Security conditions and environmental conditions which apply under the Government Indemnity Scheme and Annex E - Transport Conditions which apply under the Government Indemnity Scheme. Full documentation can be found within the attachments ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e36d742-a2ba-4c78-8645-dedd853eda43 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 22 Jun 2017 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e36d742-a2ba-4c78-8645-dedd853eda43 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e36d742-a2ba-4c78-8645-dedd853eda43 22nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/402daa4c-ff83-4a7b-93e1-b383357d46b9 Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df491aaf-bbd0-495c-95c2-f59c034743a9 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/826801b4-2354-498d-99a5-8be187846222 Procurement Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24da4a26-beb2-4be5-9e7e-72fc91f503e2 Annex D-Security conditions and environmental conditions - Government Indemnity Scheme Guidance for National Institutions. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd6cfcf7-f992-4516-b155-9ed2e06bc48c Annex E-Transport Conditions -Government Indemnity Scheme Guidance for National Institutions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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