Published date: 3 April 2024

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: 26 April 2024, 10am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Museum services - 92521000

Location of contract

SW3 4HT

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

K-7-15-4-1-4-6

Published date

3 April 2024

Closing date

26 April 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

30 April 2024

Contract end date

2 September 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The NAM is seeking to appoint an interactive company to design, make and install the mechanical stamper units and the stamps. The individual units must contain the following elements:

• Mechanical enclosed unit with as few moving parts as possible.
• Guidelines to ensure the booklet is placed in the stamp machine accurately to line up with the stamp positions, at two angles.
• Because of the nature of the activity the Museum envisages that some of our visitors may wedge other items underneath the stampers, so we need the ability to clear this path quickly and easily. We do not want a large aperture where fingers could be trapped.
• Ability to change the ink (and stamps if required) in the future and to have a spare set.
• The unit must be encased in a lockable fascia to ensure that the mechanism cannot be interfered with by visitors.
• The unit must be able to be operated with suitable force to provide a clear stamp, yet also not a danger to small fingers.
• Parts sourced should be generic and easily replaced without reference to a specialised supplier.
• The family stamper trail is aimed at 4-10-year-olds so the height of the machines needs to be commensurate with this age range. The Museum will agree the height with of unit in discussion with the successful contractor.
• The units must be robust enough to withstand large groups of visitors.
• Contain a place to detail instructions, hold replacement booklets and consumables. The instructional graphic panel will be produced in house, an agreed holder must be discussed with the Museum.
• Units must be powder coated to match the galleries - RAL references tbc.
• Ink must be fast drying.
• The units must have a warranty period of at least 5 years from the date of installation.
• Suitable units must incorporate a suitable cupboard space with adjustable shelf and kick plate to store consumables.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Ms J Holmes

Address

Royal Hospital Road
LONDON
SW34HT
England

Telephone

020 7881 2494

Email

jholmes@nam.ac.uk

Website

www.nam.ac.uk