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title: "Framework Agreement for Graphic Production and Installation for National Museums Liverpool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0450e3"
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# Framework Agreement for Graphic Production and Installation for National Museums Liverpool

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0450e3

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## Summary

National Museums Liverpool (NML) has completed the award stage of its procurement process for a Framework Agreement on Graphic Production and Installation services across its exhibition galleries and venues. The tender, classified under CPV code 34928470 for Signage, covers various services including large-scale printed wallpaper, graphic panels, printed vinyl, foam labels, recyclable/sustainable signage, and screen printing. The agreement, with an estimated maximum total value of £250,000 GBP excluding VAT, involves multiple suppliers including Leach Colour Ltd, Service Graphics Ltd, Hobs Reprographics Ltd, Benson Signs, and MediaCo Group, all of whom will collaborate with NML's internal design team to execute the project efficiently. The procurement method utilised was the open procedure, and the contract was formalised on 26th July 2024.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in graphic production, signage, and exhibition services. SMEs with experience in producing large-scale graphics and sustainable signage would find this tender particularly advantageous. The collaboration with a prestigious institution such as National Museums Liverpool not only offers a steady stream of projects but also potential prestige and exposure in the cultural and museum sectors, thus providing a platform for expanding their market presence and acquiring further high-profile contracts.

## Notice

National Museums Liverpool (NML) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to enter into a multi-provider framework agreement to undertake Graphic Production and Installation across our exhibition galleries and venues. NML typically produce 18-22 Exhibitions and Displays across its 7 venues per year with at least 5 of those being considering large-scale. We also have several permanent galleries which require maintaining to a high level. We would be expecting contractors to be producing graphics such as large-scale printed wallpaper, graphic panels on substrates, printed vinyl, foam labels, recyclable/sustainable signage, and screen printing to name a few. The requirements of each call-off contract will contain varying scope depending on the design and exhibition venue. Appointed contractor(s) awarded 'call-off' contracts' from this framework agreement will work collaboratively with NML's internal design team to develop a graphic production approach in line with project milestones, timescales and exhibition programmes. Subject to this framework agreement being extended to its potential maximum term, the maximum total value of all contracts awarded is estimated to be at up to PS250,000 GBP excluding VAT, (or up to PS300,000 GBP including VAT). To access the procurement documents, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool to register. Once registered and logged in, tenderers will be able to participate in this opportunity, download, complete and upload their submissions to the procurement documents by the closing date and time for return of submissions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Liverpool (NML) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to enter into a multi-provider framework agreement to undertake Graphic Production and Installation across our exhibition galleries and venues. NML typically produce 18-22 Exhibitions and Displays across its 7 venues per year with at least 5 of those being considering large-scale. We also have several permanent galleries which require maintaining to a high level. We would be expecting contractors to be producing graphics such as large-scale printed wallpaper, graphic panels on substrates, printed vinyl, foam labels, recyclable/sustainable signage, and screen printing to name a few. The requirements of each call-off contract will contain varying scope depending on the design and exhibition venue. Appointed contractor(s) awarded 'call-off' contracts' from this framework agreement will work collaboratively with NML's internal design team to develop a graphic production approach in line with project milestones, timescales and exhibition programmes. Subject to this framework agreement being extended to its potential maximum term, the maximum total value of all contracts awarded is estimated to be at up to PS250,000 GBP excluding VAT, (or up to PS300,000 GBP including VAT). To access the procurement documents, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool to register. Once registered and logged in, tenderers will be able to participate in this opportunity, download, complete and upload their submissions to the procurement documents by the closing date and time for return of submissions.

Renewal: 2 year optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023377-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 8EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BENSON SIGNS; HOBS REPROGRAPHICS; LEACH COLOUR; MEDIACO GROUP; SERVICE GRAPHICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 34928470 - Signage
- 39154100 - Exhibition stands
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023377-2024
- 10 Apr 2024 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011554-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nationalmuseumsliverpool/aspx/Home
- https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/

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