--- title: "GB-London: Resource Trolleys, Request for Quotations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM" published: "2018-08-10" --- # GB-London: Resource Trolleys, Request for Quotations Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66914dbf-b693-48b1-a245-16ef39e22928.json) ## Summary The National Maritime Museum in London is currently undertaking a procurement process for resource trolleys, specifically seeking quotes for two distinct items: a Handling Collection Trolley and a Family Resources Trolley. This tender is classified under exhibition equipment with a total value of £25,000 and a minimum value of £10,000. The submission period for quotations ends on 24th August 2018, with the contract set to commence on 30th August 2018 and running until 15th October 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. This tender presents a promising opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing exhibition and handling equipment. Firms that can provide high-quality, innovative solutions suitable for use in a museum environment will be particularly well-positioned to compete. This project not only enhances the visitor experience at the National Maritime Museum but also supports local businesses eager to engage in the cultural sector. ## Notice The National Maritime Museum, part of Royal Museums Greenwich, is the world's largest maritime museum with over 1.5 million visitors a year, who come to explore Britain's identity as an island and its maritime relationship with the rest of the world. In September 2018 four new galleries will open:Tudor and Stuart Seafarers; Polar Worlds; Pacific Encounters;and Sea Things, with the overarching aim of increasing audience access to the NMM's collections, both physically and intellectually. IMPORTANT: To obtain the Request for Quotation documentation, please contact Ms. Ros Croker, Senior Manager, Learning and Interpretation, by email: RCroker@rmg.co.uk Companies will be required to quote for both Item 1 AND Item 2 below: Item 1 Handling Collection Trolley: It will be used by volunteers to give visitors the opportunity to get hands on with objects and have conversations about their narratives.The trolley will be used in the new galleries at the National Maritime Museum, transferred between galleries and its storage space on a regular basis. The trolley will store handling collection objects within lockable drawers. Objects will be brought out onto the top of the trolley for visitors to handle and talk about. Item 2 Family Resources Trolley It will be situated in the Great Map area of the Museum. It will hold a series of self-led trails for families to pick up and explore the museum with, as well as activity backpacks. The trolley will sometimes be manned by volunteers and sometimes stand alone. It will be lockable so the backpacks are secure when volunteers are not in situ and trails will sit in the top compartments for visitors to pick up Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da0a051-5e42-413e-aa17-cecc73234f31 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Aug 2018 - 15 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE10 9NF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Greenwich Park | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39154000 - Exhibition equipment ## Release History - 10 Aug 2018 at 17:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da0a051-5e42-413e-aa17-cecc73234f31 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3da0a051-5e42-413e-aa17-cecc73234f31 10th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=338829332 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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