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title: "The Provision of Large Object Transport"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000532716"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-06-05"
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# The Provision of Large Object Transport

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000532716

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by National Museums Scotland involves a tender titled "The Provision of Large Object Transport". This tender is classified under the services industry category and is aimed at securing transport services for a space-capsule, which will be part of a temporary display at the Museum’s Chambers Street site in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a tender period that concluded on 9th March 2018. Prior to this, the contract, valued at £9,045, was signed on 19th April 2018, and was awarded following the completion of the tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, particularly those equipped to handle large museum objects securely and efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the necessary insurance and qualifications are particularly well-suited to compete. With the requirement for participants to meet specific criteria, including compliance with government indemnity schemes, businesses that demonstrate expertise in arts and cultural transport are likely to gain a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland (NMS) is hosting a temporary display at the Museum's Chambers street site which includes a space-capsule on loan from the Science Museum Group. With this tender NMS seeks to appoint a supplier to provide transport services for the space-capsule in support of this work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to procure fit for purpose supplier for safe loading, movement and unloading of a museum object at National Museums Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321071 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,045 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AINSCOUGH INDUSTRIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321071
- 27 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311706

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311706&idx=2
  27th February 2018 - NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF LARGE OBJECT TRANSPORT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311706
  The Provision of Large Object Transport - National Museums Scotland (NMS) is hosting a temporary display at the Museum's Chambers street site which includes a space-capsule on loan from the Science Museum Group. With this tender NMS seeks to appoint a supplier to provide transport services for the space-capsule in support of this work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321071
  The Provision of Large Object Transport - National Museums Scotland (NMS) is hosting a temporary display at the Museum's Chambers street site which includes a space-capsule on loan from the Science Museum Group. With this tender NMS seeks to appoint a supplier to provide transport services for the space-capsule in support of this work.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ainscoughindustrial.co.uk/
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000532716

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