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title: "National Museums Liverpool Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation"
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# National Museums Liverpool Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6da54f67-ebc2-4e53-a8ad-fa7f31e77425

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## Summary

The National Museums on Merseyside is seeking tenders for the "Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation" as part of a major exhibition showcasing ancient Chinese artefacts. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period expected to run from 20 December 2017 to 5 February 2018, following fit-out works that were to be completed by 12 January 2018. The exhibition, set to open on 9 February 2018, will take place at the World Museum in Liverpool and is classified under the CPV code for cultural services. Interested parties were invited to submit their tenders by 7 December 2017 through an open procurement method, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold value.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in museum exhibit installations and the manufacture of object mounts. Companies with extensive experience in handling large artefacts, particularly those within the cultural services sector, would be well-suited to participate. The successful contractor will collaborate closely with museum teams to ensure the effective installation of 41 exhibition items, including design and manufacturing of mounts for 34 objects, thereby enabling the participating businesses to expand their portfolios in high-profile cultural projects.

## Notice

China's First Emperor and the Terracotta Warriors at World Museum will be one of the major cultural events in the UK in 2018 and will run from 9 February to 28 October 2018. Showcasing objects from one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries, this unmissable exhibition spans almost 1,000 years of Chinese history; from the conflicts and chaos of the Warring States period, to the achievements and legacy of the Qin and Han dynasties. It will comprise a loan of internationally important artefacts from Shaanxi Province, China. The loans are being coordinated and managed by Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Center who will coordinate and manage the loans from c.10 lending institutions in Shaanxi Province. They will also oversee the object installation at World Museum. The exhibition will show 180 ancient Chinese artefacts, ranging from ceramics and metalwork, jade and stone items, a large tomb doorway and 10 large terracotta figures. The majority of the objects will be displayed in cases, however, the terracotta figures and replica bronze chariots will be on open display. Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "Terracotta Warriors Object Mounts and Heavy Object Installation". This documentation has been prepared as part of the tender exercise for the appointment of the Large and Heavy Object Installation and Mounts Contractor. We are seeking a specialist contractor who has wide and extensive experience in the manufacture of museum object mounts and the installation of large museum objects. The contractor will be required to work with the client team to install 41 of the exhibition objects and to design and manufacture mounts for 34 of these objects. Some of these items will be displayed on open display plinths and some will be displayed within cases. The selected contractor will work closely with the design and installation team to deliver the installation of the large and heavy objects, inline with the current project programme and within the defined project budget. Exhibition Fit-Out works have commenced on site, they are due to be complete by 12 January 2018. Following the completion of the fit-out works, the object installation programme will run between 23 January to 05 February 2018. Within this timeframe the large object mounts and installation needs to take place and be coordinated with the Object Installation Team. Prior to installation we would require object mounts to be designed and manufactured ready for installation by 22 January 2018. Some mounts will need to produced/ completed during the installation period. The exhibition will open to the public on 9 February 2018. NML conservators will be condition checking the exhibition objects in China from 4 to 12 January 2018. The successful contractor will need to assess the object list and advise NML on any critical measurements or other details required before the condition checking period so the museum's team in China can collect the necessary information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea29b73-7efa-4617-896d-a33a8c4a749b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2018 - 5 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,880 |
| 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUSEUM EXHIBITION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2018 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea29b73-7efa-4617-896d-a33a8c4a749b
- 4 Dec 2017 at 11:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2baa125-4927-4a17-aaf4-d01b20dad2c9
- 23 Nov 2017 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2baa125-4927-4a17-aaf4-d01b20dad2c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea29b73-7efa-4617-896d-a33a8c4a749b
  22nd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2baa125-4927-4a17-aaf4-d01b20dad2c9
  4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a40aa620-f0c2-4816-86dc-a1067154d5ce
  Tender Document - Object Mounts and Installation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05323cac-71ba-4b3f-8da3-8fd8b9d3ddca
  Appendix A - T2 Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa37af2b-b041-4250-9402-ef6b80227a28
  Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86bca6a2-bd8a-4f80-bbc9-db53b7a81b05
  Appendix C - NML Safety Guidelines for Contractors
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/307c9ba8-c076-4f8e-802d-06c7f330b7b4
  Appendix D - NML H & S QUESTIONNAIRE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4609ce2e-4d06-4375-a1c2-0a44e6dca381
  Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be7aadca-4941-45cd-aaf7-b71aab141f40
  Appendix F - Prelimineries
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a6cf03d-b694-45e1-8137-6b8a7b3da0e0
  Appendix G - Object Mounts and Installation Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c3627b9a-9290-4bbe-a3fa-08f921bc12bf
  Appendix H - Gallery Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a82b24df-a000-4464-b566-5f3d8e564f71
  Appendix I - Tomb Gate installation images
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e1f177b-a3f6-46bc-809f-05a937dc5fa1
  Appendix J - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06070dda-c0f9-4d9e-a8f7-cb2089a3a69c
  Appendix K - Case layout (89-90)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d421fcc-257d-4b1d-a592-e5a4710f6e5b
  Appendix L - Approved materials
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/010e6eb8-302e-4018-9523-48ba51915679
  Appendix M - Change Control Process Fit Out
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33d6e260-8057-43b3-bde8-69d9eda21ed9
  NML-14 Plinth01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71c56f75-af0f-4468-b206-60529ced008b
  Q&A - NML Object Mounts

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