---
title: "Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042218"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2023-12-06"
---

# Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation

Buyer: THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042218

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum based in London, United Kingdom, is looking to procure services for the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks, and equipment. The tender titled "Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation" falls under the industry category of cargo handling and storage services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £2,000,000 GBP. The tender deadline for submissions is on January 19, 2024. The contract period is from February 11, 2024, to September 30, 2026, with potential extensions for additional services related to the Titanosaur tour through to spring 2028.

This tender opportunity by The Natural History Museum presents a potential for business growth especially for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in cargo handling and transportation services. Businesses with expertise in handling international transportation logistics and storage facilities would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process, characterized by an open procedure method, offers opportunities for companies looking to showcase their capabilities in delivering transportation and storage services efficiently and effectively within the specified contract period and optional service extensions.

## Notice

The Services comprise the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks and equipment for the whole exhibition, based on the indicative schedule of international venues and timings set out in the tender documents

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services comprise the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks and equipment for the whole exhibition, based on the indicative schedule of international venues and timings as set out in the tender documents.

Options: The tender is for transportation of stage 1 of the Titanosaur tour. There is a stage two that is currently being negotiated (locations tbc). The delivery of the stage two is included for as an optional service in the contract and would require an extension through to approx spring 2028.

Renewal: The tender is for transportation of stage 1 of the Titanosaur tour. There is a stage two that is currently being negotiated (locations tbc). The delivery of the stage two is included for as an optional service in the contract and would require an extension through to approx spring 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035943-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63110000 - Cargo handling services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035943-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S979VTY6WF
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Cargo-handling-and-storage-services./S979VTY6WF
- https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

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