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title: "The Packing, Transporting, Storage and Return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection"
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# The Packing, Transporting, Storage and Return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection

Buyer: HULL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28a721b8-71c1-4005-be1e-1ef27bf23045

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## Summary

The Hull City Council is seeking a supplier for "The Packing, Transporting, Storage and Return of the Hull Maritime Museum Collection," with an estimated contract value of £700,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically museum services, and is currently in the award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 15 January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 28 June 2021 and will run until 28 February 2025, with significant activities scheduled for returning collections in batches between January 2022 and March 2024.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in museum services, logistics, and storage solutions, particularly those classified as SMEs, to expand their portfolios. Companies capable of handling museum collections with care and expertise, including those with experience in packing, transportation, and storage for cultural institutions, would be well-suited to submit proposals. Engaging with the Hull Maritime Museum project could enhance a company's reputation and provide invaluable experience in cultural heritage management.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender exercise is to appoint a Supplier to provide the key service for the project of packing, transportation, storage and return of the HMM Collections. i) The successful Supplier will finalise the packing and storage criteria and methods of work with the Museum's Curatorial Team (MCT) before packing and removing the Collections to the Supplier's storage facility for the period of the works. ii) The Reserve Collection (currently located in the basement and second floor of the HMM) (1) The Reserve Collection which will be stored until the completion of the refurbishment works to the DOC building and will then be transported from the Supplier's storage facility to the DOC building. (2) The Supplier shall return the Reserve Collection in a single batch to the DOC building during January 2022. iii) The Display Collection (currently located on the ground and first floor of the Maritime Museum) (1) The Display Collection shall be stored until the construction/ refurbishment works together with the Exhibition Fit-out are completed and will be transported from the Supplier's storage facility to the HMM. (2) The Supplier will return the majority of the Display Collection to the HMM in up to six batches taking place between January and March 2024.In addition to the above, a limited number of display objects will be returned to the HMM in June 2023 prior to the commencement of the Exhibition Fit-out works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1984fe7c-edcc-4611-bc97-439ef4f9d318 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £735,826 |
| 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 | HULL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HULL |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU1 2AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | St Andrew's & Docklands |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANTINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1984fe7c-edcc-4611-bc97-439ef4f9d318
- 17 Dec 2020 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7ba75c-5e6d-49c6-aedb-2f5f8291a48a
- 25 Nov 2020 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d803f70-9c2f-4d64-bcc7-c2a54af68122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1984fe7c-edcc-4611-bc97-439ef4f9d318
  24th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7ba75c-5e6d-49c6-aedb-2f5f8291a48a
  17th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d803f70-9c2f-4d64-bcc7-c2a54af68122
  25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3d7c6752-0b2f-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.hull.gov.uk

## Provenance

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