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Published 10 Oct 2022, 14:05 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Fine Art, Object Packing, Storage and Transportation Services

Official notice

Authority: Victoria and Albert Museum (Central government)

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£5,000,000total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Nov 2022
Lots 4see the lot list below

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

The V&A is seeking to put in place non-exclusive, non-binding framework agreements with a number of transport companies for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings. The agreements will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities.

CPV: Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

How this framework works

From the published notice
Electronic auction
yes

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1Services in the UK, including GIS approved Storage
Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Services in the UK and European Union

As Lot 1, but including the European Union

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Services in North America, Australia, New Zealand & Japan

As Lot 1, but for North America, Australia, New Zealand & Japan

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Services in the Rest of the World (excluding Lots 1-3)

As Lot 1, but for the Rest of the World (excluding Lots 1-3)

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Fine Art, Object Packing, Storage and Transportation Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
10 Oct 2022, 14:05 BST
Last source update
28 Oct 2022, 19:05 BST
Award evaluation window
11 Nov 2022 – …
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-030589
Classification (CPV)
Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-037465 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./829XR4E85J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/829XR4E85J GO Reference: GO-20221010-PRO-21110011

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Appointment period ends
21 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
11 Nov 2022, 12:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

28 Oct 2022 → 21 Nov 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Notice published
    28 Oct 2022, 19:05 BST
  2. Bids opened
    11 Nov 2022, 12:30 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    21 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Deadline moved to 21 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
    28 Oct 2022, 19:05 BST
    +10 days · was 11 Nov 2022, 12:00 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.211 Nov 202221 Nov 2022+10 d

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Transport-services-%28excl.-Waste-transport%29./829XR4E85J To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/829XR4E85J GO Reference: GO-20221028-PRO-21287124

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Victoria and Albert Museum

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawRecreation, culture and religion Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, London, SW7 2RLContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria