Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road, South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Telephone
+44 2079422229
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI3 - Inner London – West
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Metalworking./F3V3M27G28
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Design, Sampling, Fabrication, Supply and Installation of a Display Kit of Parts for V&A Storehouse and Related Projects
Reference number
VA/CON/22/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45262670 - Metalworking
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The V&A seeks a contractor to develop a ‘Display Kit of Parts' that can be integrated into the Public Network at the V&A Storehouse. There are three categories of components: Enclosure Panels, Subdividing Panels, and Display Accessories.
The contractor is expected to work alongside and with V&A Technical Services and the V&A Design Studio. It will also involve liaison with contractors who are responsible for delivering the Adjustable Pallet Racking and Glazing.
Initially we are looking to integrate the existing APR with the Display Kit of Parts in 11 fixed locations at V&A Storehouse, but the contract contains the option for other V&A projects/sites in the future.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £180,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI4 - Inner London – East
Main site or place of performance
Inner London – East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Design to RIBA Stages 4 and 5 (with provision of samples) and then manufacture, install and test the designed components. For more information please log on to Delta and download the tender pack.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 December 2024
End date
29 August 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The contract has the option for the V&A to purchase additional services and supplies in line with the scope of works for additional sites and projects.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that the estimated value relates to the potential whole life cost of the contract including extensions, not the purchase for the initial requirement. The estimate for the initial requirement is £90k.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
Accelerated procedure
Justification:
The V&A is not using the accelerated procedure and is allowing the mandatory minimum of 30 days for the tender period. A 5 day reduction is permitted by Regulation 27(6) of the Public Contracts Regulations (as amended) for the use of electronic tendering.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
29 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
29 November 2023
Local time
12:30pm
Place
Electronically via Delta
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
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.
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GO Reference: GO-20231030-PRO-24305061
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
Kensington
SW7 2RL
Telephone
+44 2079422229
Country
United Kingdom