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title: "Main Contractor Works for the V&A Collection and Research Centre"
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# Main Contractor Works for the V&A Collection and Research Centre

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7951ddcf-18bf-4925-a9c9-0992ee5a31f1

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum is currently seeking interested suppliers for the main contractor works for its new Collection and Research Centre, located in Kensington, London. This procurement process, classified under building construction work, is in the tender stage and requires submissions by 21 December 2018. The selected contract period is set to commence on 7 October 2019 and will last until 19 March 2021. The procurement is being conducted through a selective method, specifically employing a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are skilled in building works. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in museum or heritage construction projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. This initiative not only aims to enhance access to the museum's vast collection but also positions contractors to contribute to a transformative landmark project in the heart of London.

## Notice

The V&A is inviting interested suppliers to apply to be considered to be invited to tender for the main contract for its new Collection and Research Centre. The Collection and Research Centre will offer unprecedented and enhanced access to hundreds and thousands of objects not currently on public display. Envisioned as a creative sourcebook, it will bring study, learning, conservation, research and public programmes together in one place. The Centre will become a transformational new model for how museum collections can be stored, cared for and explored.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588a4deb-a406-46e7-83f9-4af95d701466 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2019 - 19 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588a4deb-a406-46e7-83f9-4af95d701466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/588a4deb-a406-46e7-83f9-4af95d701466
  19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Kensington:-Building-construction-work./83HTC4Q237
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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