Scope
Description
The Natural History Museum wishes to procure a supplier to provide Photographic Printing Services for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at the Museum in South Kensington, the Museum in Tring and for the Touring exhibition programme.
All Participants to this tender exercise will be required to submit three printed samples ahead of the deadline for tender submissions. Please ensure you have read the specifications carefully and understand the requirements of this tender exercise.
Please review the contract terms and conditions contained within the tender pack. The successful Participant will also be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement upon appointment.
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Total value (estimated)
- £290,000 excluding VAT
- £350,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 April 2026 to 31 January 2030
- 3 years, 9 months, 5 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services
- 79961000 - Photographic services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Previous experience; Methodology; CVs and Staffing; Samples; Sustainability | Quality | 60% |
| Combined cost for Work Package 1 and Work Package 2 | Price | 25% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Rate Card for future works | Price | 5% |
Other information
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
Contact name: Vicky Lee
Email: v.lee@nhm.ac.uk
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government