--- title: "Transport and freezing services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST" published: "2020-09-24" --- # Transport and freezing services Buyer: THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e.json) ## Summary The Horniman Public Museum and Public Park Trust is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Transport and freezing services." This public procurement process pertains to the transportation of the National Museums of Scotland/Nomad touring exhibition 'Monkey Business' from the Museu Blau in Barcelona to the Horniman Museum in London. The procurement is currently in the open tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 7th October 2020. The project includes the collection of exhibition items on 4th and 11th December 2020, and the final delivery is scheduled for 25th January 2021, with a subsequent delivery of collection crates expected a few days later. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistics, transportation, and climate-controlled storage, particularly those with experience in handling museum or exhibition artefacts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply. Potential bidders should have capabilities in customs documentation and compliance, as well as the resources to manage the freezing and storage of sensitive items. Engaging with this contract could lead to future opportunities in cultural and exhibition transport services. ## Notice A single contract to carry out the transport of the National Museums of Scotland/Nomad touring exhibition 'Monkey Business', including setworks and collections, from the Museu Blau, part of the Science Museum Barcelona to the Horniman Museum and Gardens, plus freezing services, as well as optional additional elements. To safely collect the exhibition, which will already be crated, from the Museum Blau (provisional dates for collection of museum specimens 4th December and setworks 11th December) This element may be subcontracted to a European agent. To transport the crates through customs etc., obtaining all relevant CITES documents, transport and shipment licenses and permits at ports of entry and exit. To freeze 17 collections crates once in the UK according to NMS specifications. To store the collections crates in climate controlled storage facilities and the setwork crates in suitable dry and stable storage from their arrival in the UK until the setworks are delivered to the Horniman on 25th January 2021 and the collection crates a subsequent night 2-3 days later (TBC). Please note the period of storage in the UK will be paid for separately by Nomad, please specify this amount separately in your quote. To deliver the exhibition to the Horniman Museum. Please register your interest by email to Adrian Holloway (aholloway@horniman.ac.uk) by the 1st October. Requests for access reports and clarifications may be also asked by email to Adrian. The final date for queries is the 1st October, after which date all will be answered to all companies who have registered interest. Formal tender submissions must be received by noon 7th October. Tender submissions should be made electronically to Adrian Holloway (aholloway@horniman.ac.uk). We do not expect hardcopy submissions. Documents may be sent in MS Word or PDF format. Receipt of submissions will be acknowledged by email. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbd0828-1868-4afa-a8c5-6eea9cab35df | | 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 | 24 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | THE HORNIMAN PUBLIC MUSEUM AND PUBLIC PARK TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE23 3PQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Lewisham | | Electoral ward | Forest Hill | | Westminster constituency | Lewisham West and East Dulwich | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 24 Sep 2020 at 11:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbd0828-1868-4afa-a8c5-6eea9cab35df ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbbd0828-1868-4afa-a8c5-6eea9cab35df 24th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e99c40d8-5960-443e-9984-b6760ae364cb Invitation to tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd083d1a-13be-4a5c-b45d-32609abe9d3e.json.