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title: "NRM Locomotive Operation Contract"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2017-08-22"
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# NRM Locomotive Operation Contract

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4be27af1-118a-49ee-8169-1ce4f626ac0a

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking to establish a contract for the operation and maintenance of the steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman (no.60103), with a total value of £1,020,000. This tender, classified under the CPV category for Museum services, is currently in the Tender stage, having been published on 22 August 2017. The tender period will close on 13 September 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1 January 2018, lasting for six years until 31 December 2023. The contract will cover both the services required for operation and the mandatory interim overhaul of the locomotive during its term, with the services to be provided in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in locomotive operations, maintenance services, or those with expertise in museum-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this contract is deemed suitable for such organisations. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in working with historical transportation assets or that offer innovative maintenance solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, making it an appealing opportunity for those in the heritage and museum service sectors.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to establish an Agreement/Contract for the provision of the operation and maintenance of the steam locomotive known as Flying Scotsman (no.60103) for the term of 6 years commencing January 2018. This will be referred to as 'the Services'. The Agreement/Contract is to also include the mandatory interim overhaul of the locomotive which will fall due during the 6-year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31028915-ed7a-4716-bbf5-dcbdf6f01383 |
| 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 | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,020,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31028915-ed7a-4716-bbf5-dcbdf6f01383

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31028915-ed7a-4716-bbf5-dcbdf6f01383
  22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146353
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## Notice URLs

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

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