Scope
Description
The Natural History Museum is seeking tenders for defined inspection of statutory equipment over a period of six and twelve months frequency. This includes but is not limited to Lifts, LEV, Fume Extract, lifting equipment, beams, autoclaves, slings and shackles.
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Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028
- Possible extension to 31 October 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of one occasion, for a period of up to two years on each occasion at NHM's sole discretion, by NHM giving the Contractor not less than three months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Companies or organisations should have an annual turnover of three times the annual contract value or more.
NHM will assess the Tenderers credit score on Creditsafe. Tenderers must score a rating of more than 30 on Creditsafe.
Tenderers must have, or commit to obtain, prior to the award of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: Employer's (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = £5m; Public Liability Insurance = £5m; Professional Indemnity Insurance = £2m.
Technical ability conditions of participation
UKAS accreditation to ISO 17020:2012 as a type A inspection body
SAFed membership
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 June 2025, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 June 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)
29 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Ability | Long criteria description |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
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
Natural History Museum
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJBJ-4723-MZPX
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
United Kingdom
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government