Scope
Description
The Victoria and Albert Museum is seeking a supplier to procure approximately 170 mannequins for its new permanent Fashion Gallery. This prominent FuturePlan project includes the design and manufacture of fashion mannequins of various shapes and sizes, and will require a modular and bespoke approach to development and production. Objects include historical and contemporary garments with a global scope. These will be displayed on a range of mannequin types including full figures and bust forms, with an option to consider head treatments and bespoke adaptations as required.
A Preliminary Market Engagement Notice was published on 11 March 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-008860
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Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 June 2025 to 17 June 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39154000 - Exhibition equipment
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Conditions of participation criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Conditions of participation criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 May 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
9 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlined in tender documents | Long criteria description |
Quality | 75% |
| Overall costs for Product and Resourcing | Long criteria description |
Price | 25% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Victoria and Albert Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQLN-4536-WVGN
Cromwell Road, South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@vam.ac.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government