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title: "Provision of mounts and mounting of museum objects at the Roman Baths"
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# Provision of mounts and mounting of museum objects at the Roman Baths

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51a88bae-aa23-4273-940a-77d73ebc2796

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is conducting a procurement process for the provision of mounts and mounting of museum objects at the Roman Baths, a prestigious historic site located in Bath, UK. The procurement is currently in the award stage, following the tender period which concluded on 7 April 2020. The contract, valued at £33,485, is intended to support the display of significant museum collections, with an official contract period commencing on 1 July 2020 and concluding on 28 February 2021. This project falls under the industry category of museum-exhibition services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in museum services and heritage conservation. Businesses that offer expertise in museum exhibition design, object handling, and related installation services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project not only allows companies to build their portfolio but also aligns them with a culturally rich and high-profile initiative, thereby enhancing their visibility in the heritage and museum sector.

## Notice

The Roman Baths is one of Britain's most important, well-known and cherished historic sites with significance that is unrivalled in Britain. The site contains the best preserved Roman Baths and Temple complex in Europe and is set around Britain's only hot springs. It is an evocative place where humans have been active for more than 7,000 years. The Roman Baths and Temple Complex is a Scheduled Ancient Monument with a Designated museum collection which includes large pieces of architectural stonework and Ceramic Building Material (CBM). It is intended to display a large amount of this material in a part of the archaeological site known as the Investigation Zone, which will form part of a future dedicated learning space that is opening to the public early in 2021.The Council wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of mounts and mounting of these objects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b89b3ef-1249-485c-ac3d-610861b04057 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,485 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLOWDEN AND SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b89b3ef-1249-485c-ac3d-610861b04057
- 9 Mar 2020 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/543404c6-04da-4421-877a-7e30c96b5e00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b89b3ef-1249-485c-ac3d-610861b04057
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/543404c6-04da-4421-877a-7e30c96b5e00
  9th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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