--- title: "GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM" published: "2019-10-15" --- # GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1.json) ## Summary The Victoria and Albert Museum is currently engaged in the procurement process for a project titled "GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List". This initiative, classified under the industry category of exhibition equipment, is located in London, UK. The procurement is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 16 October 2019. The museum aims to establish a non-exclusive approved list of suppliers providing various types of mannequins, torsos, and associated services, with a total budget range of £100,000 to £500,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying exhibition equipment. Interested businesses can apply for various lots, which may include fabric-covered torsos, fibreglass figures, and custom sculpted mannequins. Companies capable of delivering specialised services such as technical support and logistical management will find this tender particularly conducive for advancing their market presence within the cultural sector. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 October 2019 for the following reason: Extension of deadline by 48 hours(The V&A is seeking to establish a non-exclusive approved list with a number of mannequin manufacturers and providers for the supply of mannequins, torsos and appendages for dress and textiles exhibitions and displays. The approved list will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, account management, technical advice, storage and transportation. The V&A's objectives in doing so are to obtain best value for money and to arrive at a working method that is beneficial and transparent for both the V&A and their approved suppliers. The Approved List is split into 7 Lots: Lot 1:Fabric covered torsos with optional appendages from stock Lot 2:Fibreglass torsos, full figures and appendages from stock Lot 3: Contemporary collections of full figure mannequins from stock Lot 4: Alterations to fibreglass figures, torsos and appendages Lot 5: Alterations to contemporary collections Lot 6:Original figures and appendages (sculpted to specification) Lot 7:Additional accessories (wigs, make-up, props) Applicants are invited to apply for as many or as few lots as applicable. When you indicate which Lots you are interested in, you will be expected to demonstrate your capability to manage the scale of work demanded by each Lot that you wish to be considered for.) 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/0cfd1a98-5269-45ba-ad33-bc13bc90012e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM | | Locality | EPPING | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM16 5DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex | | Local authority | Epping Forest | | Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural | | Westminster constituency | Epping Forest | | 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 - 15 Oct 2019 at 16:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfd1a98-5269-45ba-ad33-bc13bc90012e - 16 Sep 2019 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfd1a98-5269-45ba-ad33-bc13bc90012e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfd1a98-5269-45ba-ad33-bc13bc90012e 15th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Mannequin-Supply-Approved-List/JDN6SACSV2 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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