Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
Contact
Gemma Pearson
Telephone
+44 2079425416
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
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
Other type
non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Museum
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Titanosaur - Setworks Transportation
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Services comprise the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks and equipment for the whole exhibition, based on the indicative schedule of international venues and timings set out in the tender documents
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 63110000 - Cargo handling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- TW - Taiwan
- SG - Singapore
- UK - United Kingdom
- JP - Japan
Main site or place of performance
Taiwan,Singapore,UNITED KINGDOM,Japan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Services comprise the transportation and storage of the Patagotitan cast, Setworks and equipment for the whole exhibition, based on the indicative schedule of international venues and timings as set out in the tender documents.
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
11 February 2024
End date
30 September 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The tender is for transportation of stage 1 of the Titanosaur tour. There is a stage two that is currently being negotiated (locations tbc). The delivery of the stage two is included for as an optional service in the contract and would require an extension through to approx spring 2028.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The tender is for transportation of stage 1 of the Titanosaur tour. There is a stage two that is currently being negotiated (locations tbc). The delivery of the stage two is included for as an optional service in the contract and would require an extension through to approx spring 2028.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
n/a
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
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
19 January 2024
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
19 January 2024
Local time
12:00pm
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-2023126-PRO-24705490
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Natural History Museum
London
Country
United Kingdom