--- title: "Transportation and installation of large heritage objects - NAM Chelsea" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Transportation and installation of large heritage objects - NAM Chelsea Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f485b567-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum, located in London, is initiating a tender process for the transportation and installation of large heritage objects in preparation for the reopening of its gallery spaces in Autumn 2016. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key engagement end date set for 23 February 2018. Interested parties are invited to submit expressions of interest by 16 November 2015, after which an Invitation to Tender will be provided. The industry categories relevant to this tender include the transportation of motor vehicles and cultural services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art handling, logistics, and installation services. Companies well-versed in the safe transport and display of large and delicate artefacts, particularly those with experience working with museums and cultural institutions, will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project entails a phased unpacking and installation process, involving both historic vehicles and artworks, which requires contractors to demonstrate their capacity for collaboration and coordination with other onsite contractors. ## Notice The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint an Art Handling/Installation company ('the company') to transport and install a group of 32 large objects including historic vehicles, artillery pieces, sculpture and oil paintings in preparation for reopening its gallery spaces in Autumn 2016. The company will be responsible for: 1.) The provision of suitable packing systems, where necessary, to enable safe movement of the objects during transit. 2.) The sourcing/procurement or fabrication of suitable mounts to support the suspensions/wheels of the historic vehicles and artillery pieces while on display. 3.) The transportation of the objects from the NAM store in Stevenage to the Museum in Chelsea. 4.) Positioning of all objects in pre-designated positions within the galleries. 5.) Unpacking and Install Phase-1: 10 objects (predominantly historic vehicles and artillery pieces) unpacked and positioned prior to full completion of base build and construction of display cases (rest of objects to remain packed in designated positions within galleries until later date). 6.) Unpacking and Install Phase-2: Remaining 22 objects (sculpture and oil paintings) unpacked and positioned following completion of base build and construction of display cases. It is anticipated that the installation will take place in July-October 2016 however, following appointment, the company will be required to liaise with NAM as well as other contractors from late 2015 onwards to ensure the installation is sequenced with other on-site building work and fit out activities. Expressions of interest in this work are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors by 16/11/2015 after which time NAM will provide an Invitation to Tender document with additional information. The opportunity to view the objects, the NAM store and the Museum site will also be possible at this time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62fc94-dc70-4088-8d4f-fb66492bb3ea | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW3 4HT | | 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 | Royal Hospital | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62fc94-dc70-4088-8d4f-fb66492bb3ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a62fc94-dc70-4088-8d4f-fb66492bb3ea 2nd November 2015 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nam.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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