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title: "Specialist Movement, Storage and Reconstruction of Archaeological Objects - Discover the Archaeology of the Cotswolds"
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# Specialist Movement, Storage and Reconstruction of Archaeological Objects - Discover the Archaeology of the Cotswolds

Buyer: GO SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f16b1668-0b2a-49d8-8dff-0eb407842b52

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender from GO Shared Services for the project titled "Specialist Movement, Storage and Reconstruction of Archaeological Objects - Discover the Archaeology of the Cotswolds." The main focus is on museum construction work within the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period is open until 8th October 2018, and the project aims to enhance the Corinium Museum, following a successful Round 2 pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund, with a contract period starting on 30th November 2018 and concluding on 12th September 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £32,000, with a minimum threshold of £30,000, and it will utilise an open procurement method under the categorisation of services.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in museum services, heritage construction, and excavation work at archaeological sites. Contractors with experience in working on Heritage Lottery Funded projects and those familiar with the challenges of operational environments within listed buildings will find this contract particularly suitable. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to welcome multiple bids across several lots, promoting collaboration and innovation among contractors.

## Notice

Corinium Museum, managed by Sports and Leisure Management Ltd and owned by Cotswold District Council, has been successful in securing a Round 2 pass from the Heritage Lottery Fund for their PS1.3m 'Stone Age to Corinium' project. The project is about creating a museum fit for the 21st century, maximizing on the building spaces, enhancing the visitor journey through reinterpretation and flow, working with new partners to produce a vibrant programme of archaeology related events and activities, whilst reducing energy costs and increasing income making the museum more resilient. This will be achieved by redesigning the prehistory and early Roman galleries, building a new Discovery Centre, installing a central information desk, and creating a new garden. The project will transform the way the Museum connects with its local community and beyond. Corinium Museum are looking to employ a knowledgeable contractor who has prior experience of working on a Heritage Lottery Funded (HLF) project, working within the constraints of a listed building and also delivering works whilst the establishment is operational. The contractor is to be made aware that the building works have been split in to three phases as the Museum is to remain open to the public. Other contractors involved in the tendering process include: Construction Contractor, Fit-out Contractor, Case manufacture and Joiner, contractors are allowed to bid for more than one lot. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627a8fe4-679d-4d13-98d6-e5b8e931840d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 12 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| 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 | GO SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL7 1PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cotswold |
| Electoral ward | Watermoor |
| Westminster constituency | South Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2018 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627a8fe4-679d-4d13-98d6-e5b8e931840d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/627a8fe4-679d-4d13-98d6-e5b8e931840d
  12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/gosharedservices/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cotswold.gov.uk

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