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title: "Glass Storage Jars for Museum Wet (Spirit) Collections"
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buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
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# Glass Storage Jars for Museum Wet (Spirit) Collections

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d03bef4e-8ab3-402e-8b9d-96f7a30e20ca

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum is currently seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Glass Storage Jars for Museum Wet (Spirit) Collections". This procurement falls under the goods category and focuses on specific requirements for bespoke glassware used to store natural history specimens in preserving fluids. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 15 June 2018. The delivery location is in London, United Kingdom, with the contract commencement planned for 1 October 2018 and concluding on 30 September 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of glassware, particularly those that can offer customisations to meet specific size and design requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide bespoke products. Companies focusing on quality craftsmanship and customer service in the glassware sector are encouraged to consider this opportunity to engage with a prestigious institution and expand their market presence.

## Notice

This tender is for the supply of bespoke glassware with glass lids in which the Museum will store natural history specimens in a variety of preserving fluids. Jars range in size from 50mm x 50mm to 1000mm x 200mm and in exceptional circumstances (due to the specimen size) even larger jars may be required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bb323b-c14e-4962-90b9-c282029d3a91 |
| 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 | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39299000 - Glassware

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bb323b-c14e-4962-90b9-c282029d3a91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23bb323b-c14e-4962-90b9-c282029d3a91
  14th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Glassware./7Z9Z387HN8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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