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title: "DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project"
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# DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e99

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## Summary

The Department for Communities is seeking a contractor for the "DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project" located in Belfast, UK. This open procurement process aims to upgrade the storage infrastructure for National Museums NI, particularly focusing on conservation-quality static and mobile racking, with an overall contract value of £5,000,000. The tender was active until 28 February 2022, and the contract has reached completion status as of 30 March 2022. The contract also offers three optional extension periods of up to 24 months each, providing potential for ongoing engagement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the warehousing, construction, and museum services sectors. Suppliers that offer conservation-grade storage solutions or have experience in museum facilities enhancements would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project not only enables businesses to contribute to cultural heritage preservation but also can facilitate long-term partnerships with public procurement entities, enhancing business growth and visibility in the industry.

## Notice

DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project - National Museums NI's (NMNI) aim to upgrade their storage infrastructure which will improve access to the collection. This can be achieved by the purchase of conservation and museum quality static and mobile racking, a mezzanine floor for racking and tools and equipment for the outfitting of the museum storage for the rehousing of the small objects from the Transport and Industry, Folk Textile and Folk Life collections stores. NMNI is seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the provision of storage hardware necessary to replace the current collections storage footprint at NMNI Workshops to a conservation and museum standard.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC NMNI - Workshops Collections Storage Replacement Project - National Museums NI's (NMNI) aim to upgrade their storage infrastructure which will improve access to the collection. This can be achieved by the purchase of conservation and museum quality static and mobile racking, a mezzanine floor for racking and tools and equipment for the outfitting of the museum storage for the rehousing of the small objects from the Transport and Industry, Folk Textile and Folk Life collections stores. NMNI is seeking to appoint a single Contractor for the provision of storage hardware necessary to replace the current collections storage footprint at NMNI Workshops to a conservation and museum standard.

Options: Three optional extension periods of up to 24 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008588-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 2JB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STORAGE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 39131100 - Archive shelving
- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 45213221 - Warehouse stores construction work
- 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services
- 63122000 - Warehousing services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92510000 - Library and archive services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
- 92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens
- 92521210 - Preservation services of exhibits
- 92521220 - Preservation services of specimens

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2022 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008588-2022
- 24 Jan 2022 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002048-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

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