--- title: "Concessions Contract - Custodianship for the Operation, Maintenance & Overhaul of Flying Scotsman" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2024-03-06" --- # Concessions Contract - Custodianship for the Operation, Maintenance & Overhaul of Flying Scotsman Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b300901-647a-4455-aca2-c2ee4edfaeec.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group is seeking to establish a Concessions Contract for custodianship of the Flying Scotsman locomotive. This contract covers the operation, maintenance, and overhaul of the iconic locomotive until January 2032. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for submissions on April 18, 2024. The location of the contract is at the Science Museum in South Kensington, London, with additional delivery addresses in Yorkshire and the Humber. The industry category for this contract is "Rail locomotives and tenders," falling under the services procurement category. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in rail locomotives and rolling stock, particularly those focusing on operation and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract. Businesses interested in providing custodial services for a globally renowned locomotive with a significant historical value would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement method for this contract is an open procedure below threshold, allowing a range of businesses to participate in the competitive process. ## Notice The Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to establish a Concessions Contract for the provision of custodianship for the operation, maintenance and overhaul of Flying Scotsman (60103). Steam locomotive 60103, Flying Scotsman, is renowned for being the world's most famous locomotive and is one of the many icons of the national collection of rail vehicles. Since 2016 it has undertaken a number of mainline runs and visits to heritage railways as part of a custodianship arrangement. Ahead of the centenary celebrations in 2023, and as part of the custodial arrangements, it underwent an overhaul to ensure that it remained mainline operational. The current agreement expired at the end of 2023 and SMG are now seeking to enter into a new arrangement that will take us to January 2032. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e64881-19b0-47b1-8a45-0ea0b4131516 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 31 Jan 2032 | | 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2DD | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders ## Release History - 6 Mar 2024 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e64881-19b0-47b1-8a45-0ea0b4131516 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9e64881-19b0-47b1-8a45-0ea0b4131516 6th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home - https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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