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title: "Museum Collections Transportation Framework"
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buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
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# Museum Collections Transportation Framework

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbcd384e-3a99-4355-b778-aa37403643bd

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is currently engaged in a tender process for the "Museum Collections Transportation Framework." This framework aims to facilitate transport services for museum objects and artworks across multiple institutions, including the British Museum, V&A, and the Museum of London. The procurement is classified under road transport services and will be conducted through an open procedure. The tender period concludes on 17th December 2018, and the associated contract period will run from 1st March 2019 to 28th February 2023. Delivery addresses are spread across various regions in the UK, including Yorkshire and the Humber, South East, South West, and London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in logistics related to cultural artefacts and artworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this process accessible, given its open nature. Companies that possess the capability to handle sensitive transportation requirements and have experience with museum or gallery logistics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. Engaging in this contract could lead to long-term partnerships with prominent cultural institutions, bolstering business growth in a niche market.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group, V&A, British Museum, Museum of London, IWM, Kew and DCMS wish to have a framework agreement ("Agreement") for Museum Objects/Art Transportation requirements.This Agreement will be able to cater for the Science Museum Group, British Museum, IWM, Museum of London, DCMS and Kew usual business requirements including touring.It will cater for the Blythe House decant project where the Science Museum Group, V&A and British Museum will be able to call off via a mini competition whether directly or collaboratively between one or more institutions.It will also cater for Museum of London's move from their current location to West Smithfield.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa86c6b6-99a4-460a-84f3-b8b9a2b9b5d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa86c6b6-99a4-460a-84f3-b8b9a2b9b5d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa86c6b6-99a4-460a-84f3-b8b9a2b9b5d2
  5th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV155822
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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