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title: "Kochi Ceiling Conservation and Related Services"
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# Kochi Ceiling Conservation and Related Services

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da3364dd-0605-42a7-9e23-6e26892f94e2

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum has issued a tender titled "Kochi Ceiling Conservation and Related Services" in the museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings category. The procurement stage is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 2nd September 2024. The contract period will run from 1st October 2024 to 28th January 2028. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and involves conserving and reinstalling the Kochi Ceiling, which has historical significance dating back to the late 19th century.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in historical site preservation and museum services to contribute to the conservation of the Kochi Ceiling at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender process. The project timeline and scope of work make it suitable for businesses looking to engage in long-term projects that involve cultural heritage preservation and restoration.

## Notice

The South Asia Gallery is a FuturePlan project and is part the realisation of our broader vision for the South Kensington site. As part of the project, the Kochi Ceiling will be conserved and installed in the new South Asia Gallery. The Ceiling was installed in the Indian Section of the South Kensington Museum sometime between 1883 and 1955. At the time, the Indian Section was located in the Eastern Galleries, on Exhibition Road. These galleries were demolished in 1955/6 which is when the Ceiling was deinstalled. The Ceiling has been in storage for over 60 years. The Kochi Ceiling originally had 45 panels, of which only 12 still exist. This tender is for the conservation of the Ceiling in order for it to be reinstalled at V&A South Kensington.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463235c9-f782-4552-9d55-64bf3193f140 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 28 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463235c9-f782-4552-9d55-64bf3193f140

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/463235c9-f782-4552-9d55-64bf3193f140
  1st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-services-and-preservation-services-of-historical-sites-and-buildings./ZS5S4GE45V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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