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title: "Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
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# Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e490ea3-05f5-4586-8abc-1cb10d382b11

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of collection storage cabinetry and ancillary services as part of a facility expansion set to open in 2026. This tender, titled "Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement," is valued at £20 million and is classified under the goods category, specifically cabinets. The tender period will close on 15th October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 14th January 2022 and lasting until 13th January 2026. This procurement process is open to museums affiliated with the UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with delivery required in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture of cabinetry and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in such goods. Companies that offer innovative design solutions or eco-friendly materials will be well-placed to compete, leveraging the substantial value of this contract to enhance their business footprint. The collaboration with a prestigious institution like the Natural History Museum could provide valuable exposure and potential future contracts within the museum sector and beyond.

## Notice

The Museum plans a facility to rehouse and expand its collections, to open in 2026. Prior to construction, the Museum plans to tender for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of collection storage cabinetry and ancillary services. The Framework Agreement may be open to all museums that form part of the UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport's family of Arms Length Bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab803b4a-cf8d-4898-b40f-78b95d877aec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2022 - 13 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39141300 - Cabinets

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab803b4a-cf8d-4898-b40f-78b95d877aec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab803b4a-cf8d-4898-b40f-78b95d877aec
  10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=597212685
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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