Published date: 15 October 2019

Last edited date: 15 October 2019

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 16 October 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition equipment - 39154000

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP420140161

Published date

15 October 2019

Closing date

16 October 2019

Contract start date

1 November 2019

Contract end date

31 October 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 October 2019 for the following reason: Extension of deadline by 48 hours(The V&A is seeking to establish a non-exclusive approved list with a number of mannequin manufacturers and providers for the supply of mannequins, torsos and appendages for dress and textiles exhibitions and displays. The approved list will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, account management, technical advice, storage and transportation. The V&A's objectives in doing so are to obtain best value for money and to arrive at a working method that is beneficial and transparent for both the V&A and their approved suppliers.
The Approved List is split into 7 Lots:
Lot 1:Fabric covered torsos with optional appendages from stock
Lot 2:Fibreglass torsos, full figures and appendages from stock
Lot 3: Contemporary collections of full figure mannequins from stock
Lot 4: Alterations to fibreglass figures, torsos and appendages
Lot 5: Alterations to contemporary collections
Lot 6:Original figures and appendages (sculpted to specification)
Lot 7:Additional accessories (wigs, make-up, props)
Applicants are invited to apply for as many or as few lots as applicable. When you indicate which Lots you are interested in, you will be expected to demonstrate your capability to manage the scale of work demanded by each Lot that you wish to be considered for.)

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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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Laura Saffill

Address

Cromwell Road
South Kensington
Epping
CM16 5DX
UK

Telephone

02079422921

Email

laura.saffill@btinternet.com