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title: "Inspection and Installation of Suspended Items"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
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# Inspection and Installation of Suspended Items

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4ebebb3-274e-4104-83b3-ce7b9fafb40b

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is currently seeking tenders for the "Inspection and Installation of Suspended Items" project, which falls under the category of technical inspection and testing services. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th December 2021. The services are required across multiple locations in the United Kingdom, including notable sites in London, York, Shildon, Bradford, and Manchester. The procurement is open and follows an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in inspection, maintenance, and installation services, particularly those focused on museum and exhibition environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement aligns with their capabilities. Companies with experience in handling fragile and varied exhibit items will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, helping to enhance their portfolio while contributing to the preservation and presentation of the Science Museum Group's important collections.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group's extensive collections include over 200 exhibit items suspended from ceilings and walls across our sites. Items are suspended in galleries and stores at the Science Museum (London), National Railway Museum (York), Locomotion (Shildon), National Science and Media Museum (Bradford), and Science and Industry Museum (Manchester). Most of the suspended items are historic or contemporary objects within our collections, while others are artworks or interactive exhibits. The items vary in size, weight, material and fragility. Annual LOLER inspections are to be carried out on the groups Suspended Items. Where a new item is to be suspended, the service provider will act as the Science Museum Group's approved contractor and carryout the installation works. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0bebac-97b3-4597-878f-5b92c7b9cac8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0bebac-97b3-4597-878f-5b92c7b9cac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0bebac-97b3-4597-878f-5b92c7b9cac8
  5th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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