--- title: "Temporary Storage and Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY" published: "2025-02-06" --- # Temporary Storage and Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dc74.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Bromley is seeking qualified providers for the "Temporary Storage and Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections" project, within the services industry category, specifically focusing on cargo handling and storage services (CPV code 63100000). The tender is currently active and aims to ensure the safe packaging, removal, transportation, temporary storage, return, and unpacking of various artefacts, archives, and artworks from the Bromley Historic Collections. Key dates for this procurement include the tender submission deadline on 10th March 2025, with the contract expected to end by 30th April 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required via the London Tenders Portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialized in the conservation and transportation of cultural heritage and archival materials, especially those compliant with standards like BS EN 16893:2018, BS 4971:2017, and BS EN 16648:2015. Companies providing storage and warehousing services (CPV code 63120000) with capabilities in handling sensitive historical collections can leverage this project to enhance their portfolio and market presence. Given the substantial contract value of £320,000, businesses that emphasize quality (40%) and competitive pricing (60%) are well-suited to apply for this tender, enabling potential growth and establishing a robust relationship with a renowned regional authority like the London Borough of Bromley. ## Notice The Council is inviting suitable qualified providers to undertake the packaging, removal, transportation, temporary storage, return and unpacking of the Bromley Historic Collections. The Bromley Historic Collection consists of objects, works of art, archives, and other publications that record the history of the area that is now the London Borough of Bromley. The Bromley Historic Collections comprises the Local Studies and Archive collection at Bromley Central Library and the Museum art and object collection currently housed in Church Hill Depot at Orpington Priory Gardens. Providers will be required to evidence that they are fully compliant and registered to relocate and manage Archive and Museum collections under the following standards: * BS EN 16893:2018 - Conservation of Cultural Heritage * BS 4971:2017 - Conservation and care of archive and library collections * BS EN 16648:2015 - Conservation of cultural heritage - transport methods ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council is inviting suitable qualified providers to undertake the packaging, removal, transportation, temporary storage, return and unpacking of the Bromley Historic Collections. The Bromley Historic Collection consists of objects, works of art, archives, and other publications that record the history of the area that is now the London Borough of Bromley. The Bromley Historic Collections comprises the Local Studies and Archive collection at Bromley Central Library and the Museum art and object collection currently housed in Church Hill Depot at Orpington Priory Gardens. Providers will be required to evidence that they are fully compliant and registered to relocate and manage Archive and Museum collections under the following standards: * BS EN 16893:2018 - Conservation of Cultural Heritage * BS 4971:2017 - Conservation and care of archive and library collections * BS EN 16648:2015 - Conservation of cultural heritage - transport methods Additional information: Providers will be required to evidence that they are fully compliant and registered to relocate and manage Archive and Museum collections under the following standards: * BS EN 16893:2018 - Conservation of Cultural Heritage * BS 4971:2017 - Conservation and care of archive and library collections * BS EN 16648:2015 - Conservation of cultural heritage - transport methods ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004053-2025 | | 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 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | £320,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY | | Locality | BROMLEY | | Post town | Bromley | | Postcode | BR1 3UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | Bromley Town | | Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill | | Delivery location | TLI61 Bromley | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004053-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ - http://www.londontenders.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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