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Published 22 Dec 2023, 12:06 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework

Official notice

Authority: Natural History Museum (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£24,000,000total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 24 Sept 2024
Lots 6see the lot list below
Framework period 4 yrsends 29 Oct 2028 · extension options published · starts 29 Oct 2024

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The Natural History Museum is inviting Bidders to submit tenders to achieve a place on the Collections Storage Framework. After appointment on the Framework, specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the respective furniture types.

Bidders should read all the associated document in full prior to responding

CPV: Archive services · Archive shelving · Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles · Cabinets · Container storage system · File storage box · Filing cabinets · Filing equipment · Filing systems · Furniture · Furniture design services · Library and archive services · +21 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
4 yrs from 29 Oct 2024

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1RackingRenewal South East 4 yrs

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture.

Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding.

We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024.

The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations.

The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T ↗

Contract period: 29 Oct 2024 – 29 Oct 2028 (4 yrs)
Delivery: South East · SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Extensions: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2ShelvingRenewal South East 4 yrs

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture.

Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding.

We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024.

The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations.

The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T ↗

Contract period: 29 Oct 2024 – 29 Oct 2028 (4 yrs)
Delivery: South East · SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Extensions: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Cabinets & AccessoriesRenewal South East 4 yrs

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to supply a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture.

Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding.

We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024.

The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations.

The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T ↗

Contract period: 29 Oct 2024 – 29 Oct 2028 (4 yrs)
Delivery: South East · SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Extensions: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Mobiles Bases & TracksRenewal South East 4 yrs

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture.

Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding.

We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024.

The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations.

The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T ↗

Contract period: 29 Oct 2024 – 29 Oct 2028 (4 yrs)
Delivery: South East · SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Extensions: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Bespoke ItemsRenewal South East 4 yrs

The Natural History Museum wishes to secure the services of a number of suppliers for 5 individual lots to provide a variety of Storage Furniture and Equipment. After appointment on the Framework specific Works Orders will be placed for the provision of the furniture.

Bidders should read this document in full prior to responding.

We invite bidders to submit tenders by noon BST on 18th September 2024.

The supplies, services and works will be procured under the open procedure pursuant to Regulation 27 of the Regulations.

The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T ↗

Contract period: 29 Oct 2024 – 29 Oct 2028 (4 yrs)
Delivery: South East · SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Extensions: The duration of the framework will be 4 years. Specific call offs made under the framework may extend beyond the 4-year framework period.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Market engagement for the procurement of a collections framework to deliver a variety…Planned UK

Market engagement for the procurement of a collections framework to deliver a variety of storage furniture for NHM Unlocked.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Part of the market engagement will be to review the procurement strategy.
What this means for your bid
  • “NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Dec 2023, 12:06 GMT
Last source update
6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
Award evaluation window
25 Sept 2024 – …
Authority reference
831576073
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-024720
Classification (CPV)
Archive servicesArchive shelvingBox files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articlesCabinetsContainer storage systemFile storage boxFiling cabinetsFiling equipmentFiling systemsFurniture
+23 moreFurniture design servicesLibrary and archive services
Delivery area
UKSouth East (UKJ)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042987 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Furniture./H84SRDMR7T To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/H84SRDMR7T GO Reference: GO-202486-PRO-27318026

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
24 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
25 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST

Timeline

2 Apr 2024 → 29 Oct 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    2 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    24 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
  4. Bids opened
    25 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
  5. Contract starts
    29 Oct 2024

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 6 Aug 2024
  1. Published value published: £24,000,000
    6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
  4. Deadline published: 24 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
    6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST
  5. Buyer details updated
    6 Aug 2024, 16:05 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Natural History Museum

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentNon-departmental public body sponsored by DCMSMuseumBody governed by public lawRecreation, culture and religion Cronwell Road, London, UK, SW7 5BDContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria