--- title: "Tender for the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Delivery & Installation of Painting Racking Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL" published: "2023-07-26" --- # Tender for the Design, Manufacture, Supply, Delivery & Installation of Painting Racking Systems Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-daab6ee2-4733-4724-bef3-8dfeb4ed29d0.json) ## Summary The National Museums Liverpool is inviting tenders for the design, manufacture, supply, delivery, and installation of a painting racking system. This contract will run until 31st August 2024, with the potential for annual extensions until 31st August 2028. The contract value ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 excluding VAT for the initial phase, with the potential total value reaching up to £160,000. The deadline for submission is 10 am on Wednesday, 16 August 2023. The procurement stage is currently at the tendering phase, and the contract period is set to start on 1st September 2023. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialised in racking systems to expand their operations. SMEs are particularly suitable for this opportunity. Interested parties should register at the National Museums Liverpool portal to access the procurement documents. Businesses must ensure timely submission of completed documents by the closing date. The suitability criteria favour small and medium-sized enterprises. The potential contract extension offers a long-term business growth opportunity in the specified industry category of racking systems. ## Notice National Museums Liverpool (NML) is seeking to appoint a racking contractor to design, manufacture, supply, deliver and install a painting racking system to accommodate the volume of NML's paintings across our venues. The duration of the contract is until 31st August 2024, with the option to extend annually until 31st August 2028, subject to requirements, funding, and satisfactory contractual performance. The initial contract scope is to provide a racking system to accommodate the volume of NML's paintings currently in storage or on display within the International Slavery Museum (ISM) and Maritime Museum (MM), which have been identified for decant to support NML's major waterfront transformation project. Maximising storage space through system design is crucial. The new system must meet the volume requirements specified within the designated space on the NML estate as set out within this tender pack. The contract value in respect of the initial requirements relating to the racking system for ISM and MM is approximated to range between PS40,000 to PS45,000 excluding VAT; (or between PS48,000 to PS54,000 including VAT). The appointed supplier may be required to provide additional racking systems to what has initially been specified within the initial scope of this tender, as permitted under the full scope of this contract. Subject to this contract being extended for any identified additional requirements, the total value of the overall contract could reach up to PS160,000 GBP excluding VAT; (or PS192,000 GBP including VAT), although this is not guaranteed. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and to access the procurement documents, your organisation is required to register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool. To participate in this opportunity, tenderers will be requested to log into In-Tend via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool, download, complete and upload the completed procurement documents by the closing date and time for return of submissions. Further details will be provided in the procurement documents once advertised. Should your organisation experience any technical difficulties with registering or using the In-Tend portal please contact In-Tend on 0845 557 8079 / 0114 407 0065 (Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5pm); or email support@in-tend.co.uk. This tender document must be returned, duly completed via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool Each tenderer must submit its response by 10am, Wednesday, 16 August 2023 by referring to the brief outlined within the procurement pack. Please note that the contract values stated are inclusive of VAT and maximum potential extension options. In respect of the initial requirements relating to the racking system for ISM and MM is approximated to range between PS40,000 to PS45,000 excluding VAT; (or between PS48,000 to PS54,000 including VAT). The appointed supplier may be required to provide additional racking systems to what has initially been specified within the initial scope of this tender, as permitted under the full scope of this contract. Subject to this contract being extended for any identified additional requirements, the total value of the overall contract could reach up to PS160,000 GBP excluding VAT; (or PS192,000 GBP including VAT), although this is not guaranteed. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f8b22f-7381-463d-b670-946cb69fba86 | | 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 | 26 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £192,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL | | Locality | MERSYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 8EN | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 39151100 - Racking - 42418400 - Carousel storage and retrieval machines ## Release History - 26 Jul 2023 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f8b22f-7381-463d-b670-946cb69fba86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10f8b22f-7381-463d-b670-946cb69fba86 26th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool - https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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