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title: "Exhibition Loans Transportation Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bd827c0-93ae-4de3-a3cd-6ebc778bc4bd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2016-12-06"
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# Exhibition Loans Transportation Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bd827c0-93ae-4de3-a3cd-6ebc778bc4bd

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## Summary

The Northumberland National Park Authority is seeking services for the transportation of high-value archaeological artefacts through an open tender for "Exhibition Loans Transportation Services." This procurement, classified under the courier services industry (CPV code: 64120000), is currently active and will close on 16 December 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 2 January 2017 and conclude by 30 September 2017, with a total budget of £20,000. The artefacts will need to be collected and delivered to ten partner museums across regions in North East and North West England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and transport sector, particularly those specialising in secure transportation of valuable items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender is suitable for them. Companies that possess expertise in handling cultural artefacts, along with experience in museum logistics, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their service offerings and clientele within the cultural sector.

## Notice

This brief identifies the functions and tasks required to ensure collection and delivery of a variety of high value archaeological artefacts loaned from national and international museums and private collectors from originating lender museums to 10 partner museums. The collection and delivery of objects must coincide with exhibition installation. These functions and tasks should be undertaken by two or more people operating as a team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62e9b7c-168a-48fe-8a0e-155ba4217ff2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HEXHAM |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE46 1BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Hexham East |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2016 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62e9b7c-168a-48fe-8a0e-155ba4217ff2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f62e9b7c-168a-48fe-8a0e-155ba4217ff2
  6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV135234
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk

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