Published date: 5 May 2021

Last edited date: 19 May 2021

This notice was replaced on 8 July 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 8 July 2021)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Installation services of computers and office equipment - 51600000

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

  • Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92500000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

National Museums Liverpool World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender

Published date

5 May 2021

Closing date

26 May 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

16 June 2021

Contract end date

16 July 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

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

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "World Museum Aquarium AV Hardware Tender".

The aquarium is a permanent display within World Museum Liverpool. The gallery is undergoing refurbishment to enhance the visitor experience through improvements to the tanks and interpretation, redecoration, and the introduction of new digital interventions within the space.
The aquarium is already one of the most popular attractions in World Museum and this project will enhance visitors' experiences through the living window it offers into the natural world, and by combining this with an understanding of the need for us to protect our precious planet. The aquarium forms a pivotal focal point raising awareness for our visitors on how they can make positive contributions to the health of our seas.
Through the digital content and design, we hope to deliver an exciting and innovative gallery. Overall, we want to provide an engaging and memorable experience for visitors.



Added focus will be given to offering an enhanced service to early years & families, schools, and post 16 audiences, especially from disadvantaged communities.

The main project objectives that are relevant to this tender are:

• providing a reinvigorated experience that attracts a wider, more diverse audience
• improving wayfinding and accessibility through new graphics, content, and multimedia
• procuring new and fresh content & cutting-edge AV hardware
• future-proofing the display in the wake of Covid 19
• considering how improvements will have long-term benefits.

The successful AV hardware providers are responsible for establishing clear and effective communication channels, supported by NML's project manager and NML's relevant project team, with the relevant software and AV contractors appointed for this project.

Namely, the appointed hardware contractors are responsible for arranging the acquisition of assets and delivery to site by July 2nd 2021 to ensure a successful and smooth installation of the AV solution onto the gallery within the required timeframe.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Ian Lindsay

Address

127 Dale Street
LIVERPOOL
L22JH
England

Telephone

0

Email

Ian.lindsay@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk