--- title: "National Museums Liverpool Rivers to Oceans Aquarium Refit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE" published: "2017-10-10" --- # National Museums Liverpool Rivers to Oceans Aquarium Refit Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4995feb-5a90-4b17-b781-4e981c05cb81.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by National Museums On Merseyside, seeking contractors for the "National Museums Liverpool Rivers to Oceans Aquarium Refit". This project falls under the zoological services industry category and is located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the process employs an open procurement method. The tender was published on 10th October 2017, with a submission deadline set for 13th November 2017. The contract period is expected to commence on 4th December 2017 and conclude by 22nd February 2018. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in aquarium construction, maintenance, and thematic design. Companies that offer expertise in creating realistic aquatic environments, including those capable of supplying and installing large display tanks, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with a proven track record in similar projects, as the procurement aims to create cost-effective and visually appealing aquarium displays for the public. ## Notice A refit is required to replace two irreparable aquarium display tanks and plan for replacement of the remaining 5 aquarium tanks. The first phase of the project would ideally be complete by 22nd February 2018. World Museum's aquarium was rebuilt in 2005 installing 7 tanks measuring between 9,000lt and 14,000lt in volume and around (H) 200cm. They were constructed with marine plywood which has now warped causing multiple irreparable leaks. Two tanks have severe leaks and several repair attempts on both have failed. The other tanks may fail in the near future because of the same construction date and method. Companies bidding for the tender are required to provide broken down costs for the following. In all cases costing must include 'theming' (rocks / realistic planting for attractive displays for the public). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37cbf202-e525-41b6-acea-b2e5d9685e1a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 10 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 22 Feb 2018 | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 77400000 - Zoological services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2017 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37cbf202-e525-41b6-acea-b2e5d9685e1a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37cbf202-e525-41b6-acea-b2e5d9685e1a 10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97d21e4a-a56a-4bdb-859d-5d283545b1c0 NML Rivers to Ocean Aquarium project- Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a85189d-5858-4b61-bdab-2bf60b6c8696 Appendix A - Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f083e06-df1d-4c29-accf-049f33f24c7d Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/912ff6b7-acd5-4e1e-917c-66c22b3c57b6 Appendix C - NML Safety Guidelines for Contractors - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c79d708a-0ebd-4440-ae78-d95a3f8f0133 Appendix D - NML H & S QUESTIONNAIRE - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d2d7e84-705b-4069-97d4-aed1a0d91186 Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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