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title: "Hair: temporary exhibition transport between museums"
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buyer: "THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST"
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# Hair: temporary exhibition transport between museums

Buyer: THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e829db0-5cbb-43d3-b22c-9ae2650938ef

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## Summary

The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust is seeking tenders for the transport of its touring exhibition titled 'Hair: Untold Stories'. This opportunity falls under the Transport services category and is located in multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that closes at noon on 12th May 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 16th May 2022, lasting until 6th November 2023. The total value of the contract is set at £18,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those with a background in handling museum collections and exhibitions. Companies that can demonstrate proven experience in similar projects and are able to comply with government indemnity scheme guidelines are well-suited to apply. This is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can effectively manage logistics and offer bespoke transport solutions for valuable artworks and collections.

## Notice

The purpose of this document is to invite tenders for a single contract to carry out the transport of the Horniman Museum touring exhibition 'Hair: Untold Stories', including set works and collections, from the Horniman Museum and Gardens to Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle, and then to Weston Park Museum, Sheffield, and then back to the Horniman Museum and Gardens as well as optional additional element. The Horniman is currently showing the temporary exhibition 'Hair: Untold Stories' until 19 June 2022. It will tour to Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle to be exhibited from 23 September 2022 - 08 January 2023. It will then tour to Weston Park Museum, Sheffield for exhibition between 10 February 2023 - 29 October 2023 following which it will return to the Horniman Museum and Gardens. Crates 25 crates, approx. 22.93m3 Set works not crated (soft wrapped) Essential Requirements: * The transport of museum collections must meet the minimum conditions to conform to Annex E of the Government Indemnity Scheme guidelines. Note the set works can travel using appropriate non-GIS compliant transport. * Proven experience with references in the UK for this type of work. Formal tender submissions must be received by noon 12th May. Tender submissions should be made electronically to Laura Davidson (ldavidson@horniman.ac.uk). We do not expect hardcopy submissions. Additional information: This tender has been reopened and the deadline for submissions extended to noon on 12 May.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b3b46f-efb5-4d80-a2c9-274672be2e20 |
| 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 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 6 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| 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 | THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE23 3PQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Forest Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham West and East Dulwich |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 6 May 2022 at 07:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b3b46f-efb5-4d80-a2c9-274672be2e20
- 5 Apr 2022 at 07:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b3b46f-efb5-4d80-a2c9-274672be2e20
- 1 Apr 2022 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b3b46f-efb5-4d80-a2c9-274672be2e20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b3b46f-efb5-4d80-a2c9-274672be2e20
  6th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ed0c88f-6b14-4793-a072-80fb54df217f
  Invitation to tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a89102a-4b8f-41c9-bc88-c29441da0202
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a0012d8-a2d8-411d-8a38-eabb3ceeebe7

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