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title: "Procurement of museum collection storage systems (cabinets)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637734"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-02-08"
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# Procurement of museum collection storage systems (cabinets)

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637734

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by National Museums Scotland, involves the supply and installation of new museum collection storage systems (cabinets). This tender is categorized under the goods sector and is located at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period that concluded on 15 December 2020. The project specifically supports the Technology and Natural Sciences collections, ensuring the preservation of over 12.4 million objects at the museum.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the furniture manufacturing and installation sector, particularly those that specialise in high-quality storage solutions for museums or similar institutions. Companies capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined in the tender, such as detailed cabinet specifications and installation processes, would be well-suited to compete in this process. The active contracts associated with the tender indicate ongoing demand for such services, providing a pathway for sustained business growth in the cultural and heritage industry.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland is seeking to procure the supply and installation of new storage systems (cabinets) at National Museums Collection Centre, Granton, Edinburgh, a site holding over 12.4 million objects. The new storage systems are for two specific collections: Technology collections and Natural Sciences collections.

### Lot Information

Supply of 96 new cabinets for Technology collections at National Museums Collection Centre, Edinburgh

We are seeking the supply and install of 96 new cabinets for Technology collections. The cabinets will be installed on existing bases at National Museums Collection Centre in Granton Edinburgh. The specifications for the cabinets (design, size, quality) and installation are set out in the attached Invitation to Tender document.. See attached Invitation to Tender for specification of cabinets and tender return

Supply of 6 new cabinets for Natural Sciences collections at National Museums Collection Centre, Edinburgh

We are seeking the supply and install of 6 new cabinets for Natural Sciences collections. The cabinets will be installed on existing bases at National Museums Collection Centre in Granton Edinburgh. The specifications for the cabinets (design, size, quality) and installation are set out in the attached Invitation to Tender document.. See attached Invitation to Tender for full specification and tender return details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406039 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | COMPLETE STORAGE & INTERIORS; ROTADEX SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39141300 - Cabinets

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406039
- 2 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400973

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=6
  11th December 2020 - Images of existing cabinets for Lots 1 and 2 (with side apron images for Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=7
  11th December 2020 - Images existing cabinets Lots 1 and 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=5
  5th December 2020 - Images of existing cabinets for Lots 1 and 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=4
  4th December 2020 - Images of existing cabinets
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=3
  2nd December 2020 - Schedule 2: Pricing Schedule Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=1
  2nd December 2020 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400973&idx=2
  2nd December 2020 - Schedule 1: Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400973
  Procurement of museum collection storage systems (cabinets) - National Museums Scotland is seeking to procure the supply and installation of new storage systems (cabinets) at National Museums Collection Centre, Granton, Edinburgh, a site holding over 12.4 million objects. The new storage systems are for two specific collections: Technology collections and Natural Sciences collections.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406039
  Procurement of museum collection storage systems (cabinets) - National Museums Scotland is seeking to procure the supply and installation of new storage systems (cabinets) at National Museums Collection Centre, Granton, Edinburgh, a site holding over 12.4 million objects. The new storage systems are for two specific collections: Technology collections and Natural Sciences collections.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nms.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637734
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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