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title: "GB-london: The Moon"
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# GB-london: The Moon

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a9b85bb-7033-4fea-8cfa-ffe463b8ee0e

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum, located in London, is inviting tenders for the fabrication and installation of its upcoming exhibition titled "The Moon." This project falls under the construction works related to exhibitions category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested contractors should submit their bids by the deadline of 31st January 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 18th March 2019 and run until 29th February 2020, with a contract value of approximately £500,000. The procurement process is open to all eligible bidders, and the museum is particularly keen on contractors with suitable expertise and resources.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design and installation, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with proven experience in similar projects. Contractors should ideally have a track record of completing at least three contracts of similar scope within the last three years, each valued over £125,000. The successful bidder will play a crucial role in creating a transformative visitor experience at the National Maritime Museum, thus enhancing their portfolio and opening avenues for future collaborations within the museum sector.

## Notice

National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced contractor to work with our in-house Exhibitions & Design team, as well as external Lighting and Graphics Designers, to fabricate and install our forthcoming special exhibition at the National Maritime Museum: The Moon. Contractors will need to have a proven track record of: -Capacity -Turnover of at least PS1m -Relevant experience The Moon exhibition 3D design is by National Maritime Museum design studio, and features major loans from NASA, the Royal Astronomical Society; Science Museum; Victoria and Albert Museum; Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.; and other significant collections in the UK and abroad. The exhibition will be open from July 2019 to January 2020. 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.The appointed contractor will be responsible for the construction and installation of the exhibition, which will involve exhibition setworks build, acrylic showcases, the construction of modular wall systems, graphic production and installation, decoration and electrical works for The Moon temporary exhibition. When submitting your expression of interest, please submit proof that you meet the criteria as outlined below: Company turnover - please provide audited balance sheets for the last 3 years to demonstrate the soundness of the company's financial position. Relevant experience - Experience as principal contractor, in at least 3 contracts within the last 3 years, each with a value upwards of approximately PS125,000, that have been successfully and substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed works, preferably projects undertaken at National Museums. Capacity - The Tenderer is required to demonstrate that it has adequate resources and capacity net of current commitments (included receipt of letters intent) and works in progress to ensure it can satisfactorily perform the contract that is the subject of this tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d616fd1-5ee4-42a9-aaee-c12fa907765f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2019 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d616fd1-5ee4-42a9-aaee-c12fa907765f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d616fd1-5ee4-42a9-aaee-c12fa907765f
  24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=372513089
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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