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title: "Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bac8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bac8

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London is planning a tender for a Framework Agreement focused on Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry and Ancillary Services. The initiative, with an estimated value of £20 million, is part of a larger project aimed at rehousing and expanding the museum's collections ahead of a new facility set to open in 2026. An online supplier event is scheduled for 19 July 2021, allowing prospective bidders to ask questions. Details regarding this tender will be made available via email, with further notices expected by 13 August 2021.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the manufacturing and design sectors, particularly those specialising in cabinetry, museum services, and related ancillary offerings. Companies that provide innovative storage solutions or exhibit services tailored to the cultural heritage sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to significant growth, especially for suppliers aiming to align their offerings with the requirements of prestigious institutions like the Natural History Museum.

## Notice

The Museum plans a facility to rehouse and expand its collections, to open in 2026. Prior to construction, the Museum plans to tender for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of collection storage cabinetry and ancillary services. The Framework Agreement may be open to all museums that form part of the UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport's family of Arms Length Bodies.

### Lot Information

Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry

Design, manufacture, supply and installation of Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry.

Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry Ancillary Services

Design and other ancillary services relating to Museum Collection Storage Cabinetry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013141-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39141300 - Cabinets
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 08:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013141-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhm.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=597212685

## Provenance

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