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title: "NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework"
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# NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhm-unlocked-collection-storage-furniture-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-042987). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Natural History Museum: "NHM Unlocked - Collection Storage Furniture Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £24,000,000. 6 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Natural History Museum](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/natural-history-museum-gov-pb180)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £24,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 September 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 6
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Archive services, Archive shelving, Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, Cabinets, Container storage system (+28 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKJ
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhm-unlocked-collection-storage-furniture-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-042987#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-042987`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nhm-unlocked-collection-storage-furniture-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-042987#tl-md)

## 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

## Lots (6)
### Lot 1: Racking
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30199500, 30234000, 39100000, 39130000, 39131100, 39132100
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 29/10/2024 to 29/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Shelving
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39100000, 39130000, 39131100, 39132100, 39141100, 39141300
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 29/10/2024 to 29/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Cabinets & Accessories
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30191100, 39100000, 39131100, 39132000, 39132100, 39141300
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** 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 ...
- **Contract Period:** 29/10/2024 to 29/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Mobiles Bases & Tracks
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30193700, 39100000, 39131100, 39141100, 39150000, 39151000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 29/10/2024 to 29/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Bespoke Items
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 30193700, 39100000, 39141100, 39141300, 39150000, 39151000
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ

- **Description:** 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...
- **Contract Period:** 29/10/2024 to 29/10/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 39131100, 39151000, 39151100, 39155000, 79934000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

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

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F024720-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-08-06T15:05:10.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T03:22:24.184Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-042987