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title: "Battle of Britain Bunker collections storage"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON"
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# Battle of Britain Bunker collections storage

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b36b7df9-cee2-4041-9a23-72916ff7fbca

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hillingdon is initiating a tender for the fabrication, delivery, and installation of specialised shelving and racking systems for the storage of the museum collection at the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge, London. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 December 2017. The total value of the contract is estimated at £20,000, falling under the goods category, specifically for archive shelving (CPV code 39131100). The contract is expected to commence on 15 January 2018 and conclude by 19 February 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers in the furniture and storage solutions industry, particularly those specialising in mobile shelving systems and custom installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the contract's estimated value and requirements for tailored solutions, which may favour nimble businesses with the capacity to respond quickly to specific client needs. Suppliers are expected to engage directly with the site to develop optimal storage solutions, adding an element of service that could further benefit adaptable and customer-focused companies in this sector.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking the fabrication, delivery and installation of shelving, racking or similar for storage of the Battle of Britain Bunker's museum collection. The storage space is inside the Bunker's brand new visitor centre and measures approximately 52 square metres. In order to make the best use of the space, the proposed shelving/racking system should be mobile, i.e. with track and rollers. A range of storage types should be included in the shelving units e.g. shelves, drawers, hanging storage for historic clothing. Suppliers will need to visit the site to take accurate measurements and discuss with the client the best possible combination of storage types. To provide at least 175 lineal metres of shelf storage, at least 10 lineal metres of hanging storage for garments, and as much drawer storage as possible on top of this. The site at which the shelving system is to be installed is the Battle of Britain Bunker, address as follows: Battle of Britain Bunker Wren Avenue Off St Andrew's Road Uxbridge UB10 0FD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8aa6cf-b45e-4c93-8370-f3d146e3aa3e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 19 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON |
| Locality | UXBRIDGE |
| Post town | Southall |
| Postcode | UB8 1UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon |
| Local authority | Hillingdon |
| Electoral ward | Uxbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39131100 - Archive shelving

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2017 at 10:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8aa6cf-b45e-4c93-8370-f3d146e3aa3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e8aa6cf-b45e-4c93-8370-f3d146e3aa3e
  22nd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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