--- title: "NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042987" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042987" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042987.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042987.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM" published: "2024-08-06" --- # NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042987 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042987) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042987.json) ## Summary The Natural History Museum in London has put out a tender for its NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework. This opportunity involves the procurement of various types of storage furniture such as racking, shelving, cabinets & accessories, mobile bases & tracks, and bespoke items. The tender is staged in the active tendering phase with bids to be submitted by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The total value of the contract is estimated at £24,000,000 with an open procedure procurement method. The framework duration is set for 4 years, starting on 29th October 2024 and ending on 29th October 2028, with the potential for specific call-offs extending beyond this period. The procurement category is goods, specifically within the furniture industry, and the primary delivery location is the South East of England. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying storage furniture. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the criteria outlined in the procurement documents. Being appointed to this framework allows companies to secure periodic works orders, fostering long-term business relations with the Natural History Museum. Companies offering innovative solutions in furniture design, manufacturing, and warehousing services are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this framework, as it covers a broad spectrum of storage and archival requirements for a prestigious institution planning to enhance its collection storage capabilities. ## Notice The Natural History Museum is inviting Bidders to submit tenders to achieve a place on the Collections Storage Framework. After appointment on the Framework, specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the respective furniture types. Bidders should read all the associated document in full prior to responding ### Lot Information Lot 6 Market engagement for the procurement of a collections framework to deliver a variety of storage furniture for NHM Unlocked. Racking The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Shelving The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Cabinets & Accessories The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to supply a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Mobiles Bases & Tracks The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Bespoke Items The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture. Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding. We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024. The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations. The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T Renewal: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024720-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 29 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active, 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 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Bassishaw | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 30191100 - Filing equipment - 30193700 - File storage box - 30199500 - Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles - 30234000 - Storage media - 39100000 - Furniture - 39130000 - Office furniture - 39131100 - Archive shelving - 39132000 - Filing systems - 39132100 - Filing cabinets - 39141100 - Shelves - 39141300 - Cabinets - 39150000 - Miscellaneous furniture and equipment - 39151000 - Miscellaneous furniture - 39151100 - Racking - 39151300 - Modular furniture - 39152000 - Mobile bookshelves - 39155000 - Library furniture - 39155100 - Library equipment - 39173000 - Storage units - 44143000 - Pallets - 44611400 - Storage tanks - 44613400 - Storage containers - 44614100 - Storage bins - 44614300 - Container storage system - 45212330 - Library construction work - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services - 63121000 - Storage and retrieval services - 63121100 - Storage services - 79934000 - Furniture design services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92510000 - Library and archive services - 92512000 - Archive services - 92521000 - Museum services ## Release History - 6 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024720-2024 - 22 Dec 2023 at 12:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037832-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.NHM.ac.uk - http://www.nhm.ac.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Furniture./H84SRDMR7T - https://www.nhm.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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