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title: "GB-Leeds: DOMESTIC TRANSPORT OF COLLECTION OBJECTS"
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buyer: "ROYAL ARMOURIES"
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# GB-Leeds: DOMESTIC TRANSPORT OF COLLECTION OBJECTS

Buyer: ROYAL ARMOURIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c966cce5-0bb5-4865-8c89-1d44efea99a0

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## Summary

The Royal Armouries is seeking a transport agent to manage the domestic transport of collection objects within the U.K., excluding Northern Ireland. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is for the "GB-Leeds: DOMESTIC TRANSPORT OF COLLECTION OBJECTS" contract, valued between £50,000 and £100,000. The contract spans from 15th May 2025 to 14th May 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 25th February 2025. The contracting work involves transporting objects to various cultural institutions, auction houses, or private individuals and may require additional services such as deinstallation, packing, unpacking, and installation. Specific requirements include a Section 5 carrier licence and storage approved by the Art’s Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specializing in transport services, particularly those with experience in handling valuable or delicate items. Businesses with capabilities in supporting and auxiliary transport services, including transportation agency services, are well-suited to compete. The requirement for a Section 5 carrier licence makes it ideal for firms already authorised in specialised transport. Successful bidders will benefit from a stable and extended contract term with a prestigious institution, enhancing their market reputation in the cultural and transport sectors.

## Notice

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a transport agent (supplier) to transport collection objects between its sites and to and from other locations within the U.K. (excluding Northern Ireland). The other locations in the U.K. include cultural institutions, auction houses or private individuals. Sometimes the objects will need to be deinstalled and packed before transport and or unpacked and installed following transport. The supplier may need to supply appropriate packing media. Very large and or heavy objects such as artillery are excluded from this tender. The supplier must have a Section 5 carrier licence, storage approved by the Art's Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice and a vehicle that meets the requirements outlined in the tender specification. Very large and or heavy objects such as artillery are excluded from this tender. The supplier must have a Section 5 carrier licence, storage approved by the Art's Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice and a vehicle that meets the requirements outlined in section 1.4. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5e7d57-f754-4334-b911-df31c9cf7042 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 May 2025 - 14 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL ARMOURIES |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS10 1LT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 63520000 - Transport agency services
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5e7d57-f754-4334-b911-df31c9cf7042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd5e7d57-f754-4334-b911-df31c9cf7042
  11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-DOMESTIC-TRANSPORT-OF-COLLECTION-OBJECTS/UM64R6WFT2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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