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title: "NRM Locomotive Operation Contract"
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# NRM Locomotive Operation Contract

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c7edee8-a775-4830-bfc9-a546d27bd8df

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is conducting the NRM Locomotive Operation Contract, an open tender aimed at securing services for the operation and maintenance of the steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman (no.60103), over a six-year period from January 2018 to December 2023. This contract, valued at £1,879,875, is categorised under museum services and is based in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 27th September 2017, while the award date was on 31st January 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in locomotive operation and maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise. Companies that have experience in heritage transport services or railway operations would be well-positioned to engage with this contract, potentially leading to fruitful partnerships and business expansion in the heritage and tourism sectors.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to establish an Agreement/Contract for the provision of the operation and maintenance of the steam locomotive known as Flying Scotsman (no.60103) for the term of 6 years commencing January 2018. This will be referred to as 'the Services'. The Agreement/Contract is to also include the mandatory interim overhaul of the locomotive which will fall due during the 6-year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90692951-40e3-4461-8f65-6297a5062a80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,879,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,879,875 |
| 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RILEY AND SON (E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90692951-40e3-4461-8f65-6297a5062a80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90692951-40e3-4461-8f65-6297a5062a80
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB151230
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

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