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title: "Protocol 7B - Secure Collections Storage - Less Sensitive Materials"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Protocol 7B - Secure Collections Storage - Less Sensitive Materials

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74940a06-1929-4f65-890c-31451e21769a

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of secure environmentally controlled storage facilities for specific less sensitive or fragile elements of the Buxton Museum collections. The project, titled "Protocol 7B - Secure Collections Storage - Less Sensitive Materials" and classified under storage units (CPV 39173000), addresses the need to store these items off-site due to the closure of the Museum building. The contract, valued at £48,375, runs from 9 December 2024 to 30 November 2029. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, and the award was made on 4 December 2024. The location for the delivery of services is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in secure storage solutions, particularly those with capabilities in managing and preserving fragile materials. While this specific contract has been awarded to Compass Minerals Storage and Archives Ltd Trading as DeepStore, similar future tenders could provide growth potential for businesses in the storage and archiving sector. Companies equipped with advanced environmental control systems and a track record in handling museum-quality storage would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, contributing to their market growth and portfolio expansion.

## Notice

Provision of secure environmentally controlled storage facilities for specific less sensitive / fragile elements of the Buxton Museum collections, which need to be stored off site as a result of the closure of the Museum building. Costs include one-off setup costs and annual storage costs for a period of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca224dc7-e90c-412f-b5a1-f87bd37bfcaa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,375 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS MINERALS STORAGE AND ARCHIVES LTD TRADING AS DEEPSTORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39173000 - Storage units

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca224dc7-e90c-412f-b5a1-f87bd37bfcaa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca224dc7-e90c-412f-b5a1-f87bd37bfcaa
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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