--- title: "Gaunless Bridge: Object Move and Conservation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2022-09-09" --- # Gaunless Bridge: Object Move and Conservation Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group has released a tender titled "Gaunless Bridge: Object Move and Conservation" for Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 30th September 2022. The contract period is set to start on 14th October 2022 and end on 30th June 2023. The buying organisation, Science Museum Group, based in London, United Kingdom, is seeking a Conservation contractor for various tasks related to conserving and transporting the Gaunless Bridge. This tender opportunity by the Science Museum Group is well-suited for businesses operating in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in museum services and preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. The project involves activities such as site preparation, dismantling, conservation, transport, secure storage, and installation, providing diverse opportunities for businesses in related industries. Interested parties can apply for this contract until the deadline of 30th September 2022. ## Notice This work package requires a Conservation contractor to undertake: - Site Prep/Removal of Obstructions at National Railway Museum (NRM) - Dismantling of the Gaunless Bridge (the object) at NRM - Packing of object for transport at NRM - Transport from NRM to an external workshop - Making safe site at NRM - Conservation of the object at an external workshop, to a Science Museum Group (SMG) Curatorial and SMG Conservation agreed standard - Secure storage of object off-site at an external workshop - Production of an ongoing conservation maintenance schedule to handover to SMG Conservation - Packing of object for transport at an external workshop - Transport of object from an external workshop to Locomotion (LCM) - Unpacking, assembly and installation of bridge into a plinth at LCM (the plinth build being undertaken by a separate party) Plus: - Inputs into the production and planning of plinth design and drawings, considering object conservation requirements and object installation method and recommending appropriate approaches and inclusions (the plinth design and drawings being undertaken by a separate party) 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? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c79798-248d-4908-aec3-5a877315d23c | | 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 | 9 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 9 Sep 2022 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c79798-248d-4908-aec3-5a877315d23c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c79798-248d-4908-aec3-5a877315d23c 9th September 2022 - 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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