--- title: "Kochi Ceiling Conservation and Related Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM" published: "2024-07-01" --- # Kochi Ceiling Conservation and Related Services Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0478f1.json) ## Summary The Victoria and Albert Museum, a public body governing law in London, has issued a tender for the conservation and installation of the Kochi Ceiling for the South Asia Gallery project. The procurement falls under the CPV classification for Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings. The tender involves a two-phase process with an estimated value of £200,000 GBP and a contract period from October 1, 2024, to January 28, 2028. The submission deadline for this open procedure tender is September 2, 2024. This opportunity presents potential growth prospects for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector. Companies with expertise in conservation and related services for historical artefacts would be well-suited to compete. Interested tenderers can access the detailed tender requirements and submit their proposals electronically or in writing. The successful supplier may also have the opportunity to contract for additional project stages beyond the initial conservation work, creating further business opportunities. ## Notice The South Asia Gallery is a FuturePlan project and is part the realisation of our broader vision for the South Kensington site. As part of the project, the Kochi Ceiling will be conserved and installed in the new South Asia Gallery. The Ceiling was installed in the Indian Section of the South Kensington Museum sometime between 1883 and 1955. At the time, the Indian Section was located in the Eastern Galleries, on Exhibition Road. These galleries were demolished in 1955/6 which is when the Ceiling was deinstalled. The Ceiling has been in storage for over 60 years. The Kochi Ceiling originally had 45 panels, of which only 12 still exist. This tender is for the conservation of the Ceiling in order for it to be reinstalled at V&A South Kensington. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The tender process is a two-phase tender. In Phase One we are requesting costs for Stage One works and estimates for Stage Two along with day rates. During Stage One, a detailed treatment proposal, fixings proposal, and method statement shall be produced by the successful supplier. The IP of this document shall be retained by the V&A and shall constitute the Phase Two tender package for Stage Two and Three works. A single site visit to view the object will be made available to interested tenderers on 19 August 2024 in Salisbury, UK. We regret that alternative dates are not available. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZS5S4GE45V Please note the estimated values stated in this Notice are inclusive of all stages of the services Options: This contract has the option for: 1. The V&A and the successful supplier to agree and contract for Stages Two and Three of the project, services to be provided on a fixed fee basis and based on the second stage tender. 2. The V&A to terminate the contract at the end of Stage One if agreement for Stages Two and Three cannot be made. 3. Any additional services that may reasonably be required that are relevant to the Brief and scope, to be instructed by means of a contract variation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020016-2024 | | 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 | 1 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 28 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2RL | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 1 Jul 2024 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020016-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZS5S4GE45V - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Museum-services-and-preservation-services-of-historical-sites-and-buildings./ZS5S4GE45V - https://www.vam.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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