--- title: "Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e744.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e744.json) ## Summary The Natural History Museum is inviting suppliers to participate in an open tender process for the "Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework". This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and seeks to support two major government-funded projects. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28th March 2025. The framework is valued at £4,400,000 and spans various specialised consumables with an initial contract period of two years, extendable up to a total of four years. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing on acquiring goods and fostering long-term partnerships with potentially up to 999 suppliers through a framework agreement. Engaging in this tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers specialising in botanical herbarium consumables, herbarium mounting paper, entomology drawers, wet specimen preservation glassware, and acid-free trays will find this tender particularly relevant. Each lot is designed to accommodate high standards and specific quality requirements, allowing companies with precise manufacturing capabilities to establish a significant foothold within the museum sector. Moreover, the expansive contract value and long-term potential of the framework offer substantial revenue opportunities for businesses capable of meeting the detailed demands of the Natural History Museum's procurement requirements. ## Notice The Museum wishes to create a framework agreement with several suppliers to cover the supply a number of consumables required by the Museum to support two large Government-funded projects and the care and management of our collection. ### Lot Information Botanical Herbarium Consumables (folders, covers, packets and capsules) The supply of Herbarium bespoke capsules, paper packets, folders and covers to very exacting standards and qualities for our botanical collections. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3957X926RP Options: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Renewal: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Botanical Paper (herbarium mounting sheets) The supply of Herbarium mounting paper to very exacting standards and qualities Options: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Renewal: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Entomology Drawers Supply of entomology drawers that are designed for the storage and protection of insect specimens, preserved dry and mounted on pins. Options: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Renewal: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Museum Wet Specimen Preservation Glassware For the supply of wet specimen preservation glassware for the museum's wet collections. Options: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Renewal: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Acid Free Trays For the supply of acid free trays for the storage of collection specimens. Options: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. Renewal: The Framework will be established for an initial period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years taking the contract term to a maximum of 4 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006971-2025 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,400,000 | | Lots value | £4,368,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLI3 Inner London - West | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006971-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhm.ac.uk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3957X926RP - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./3957X926RP ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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