--- title: "Photographic Support To Collections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2024-10-09" --- # Photographic Support To Collections Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f1850f-72e9-4043-84d3-0a15ef3b763d.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum (NAM) is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Photographic Support To Collections". The procurement falls under the industry category of Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services, with the work to be conducted at the Museum's Collections Storage site located in Stevenage, postcode SG1 2DF. Prospective bidders should note the milestone for engagement ending on 11th November 2024 and that the procurement method involves an open tender process. The key requirement includes providing photographic support over two days a month for three months, assisting with photographing and uploading collections items. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in professional photography, particularly those experienced with museum or archival collections. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. The successful contractor will need to demonstrate proficiency in using specific photographic equipment, including the Hasselblad X1D Mirrorless Medium Format Camera and various lenses. Expertise in conservation photography is also advantageous. The procurement process is weighted towards price (50%), experience (30%), and resourcing/timescale (20%), providing a balanced opportunity for businesses with competitive pricing and relevant experience to grow their portfolio by working with a prestigious institution like the NAM. ## Notice The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a photographer to work within the Museum's Collections Storage site at Stevenage. Due to the pressures of workloads on the Collections Care Team and the requirement to produce items for photography, the work will be carried out on two days a week for approximately three months i.e Stevenage Stores two days a month for three months i.e. six days to help staff photograph a range of collections. Ideally this would include one day of working with staff to photograph material and one day to edit and upload to our server. Two confirm two days a month over three month period - six days The appointed contractor will be authorised to make use of the following equipment but must be able to demonstrate an understanding of NAM equipment which consists of: * Hasselblad X1D Mirrorless Medium Format Camera * 45mm f3.5 XCD Lens * 80mm f1.9 XCD * 120mm f3.5 XCD Lens * Elinchrom ELC Pro-HD Compact 500 Flash Head x6 There may be a requirement to demonstrate and advise staff on the use of the equipment for conservation photography. Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. All submission should be forwarded to tenders@nam.ac.uk on the closure date as indicated above. Tenders received before the published date will not be accepted. Tenders will be assessed in accordance with NAM procedures and may be awarded to not necessarily the lowest price tender. Assessment will be based on: Price - 50% Experience - 30% (min three reference for similar work to be provided) Resourcing/timescale - 20% Question re this tender should be addressed directly to the contact details published below Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have public liability to the value of PS5,000,000 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7572913-c152-4095-a6c0-e7aa664ce8e0 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW3 4HT | | 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 | Royal Hospital | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2024 at 15:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7572913-c152-4095-a6c0-e7aa664ce8e0 - 9 Oct 2024 at 11:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7572913-c152-4095-a6c0-e7aa664ce8e0 - 8 Oct 2024 at 15:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7572913-c152-4095-a6c0-e7aa664ce8e0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7572913-c152-4095-a6c0-e7aa664ce8e0 9th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nam.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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