Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf5-809f-7154-a794-b00d25fa62e4/gb-london-temporary-exhibition-build-contractors-approved-list closed GB open procedure # GB-London: Temporary Exhibition Build Contractors Approved List [Victoria and Albert Museum](https://tendernation.io/buyers/victoria-and-albert-museum) Estimated value £1,000,000 to £5,000,000 Published 18 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 24 Mar 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Victoria and Albert Museum (“V&A”) has an annual programme of changing temporary exhibitions and displays. Complementing the Museum's permanent collection, they cover a broad range of subjects from design and fashion to photography and architecture. Major exhibitions feature multiple rooms of objects and installations. The Works are generally located in Gallery 38, Gallery 39 and North Court, Gallery 40 and the Porter Gallery of the V&A Museum, South Kensington, and in the gallery space in the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green. A new, purpose built, column-free, basement gallery will also open in South Kensington in 2017, the Sainsbury Gallery. Contemporary commissions and displays can also be located in and around the Museums. Construction budgets range from approximately £100,000 to £800,000 per project depending on the size and complexity of the exhibition in question. The upper end of this range will often include AV hardware, in addition to setworks, showcases, graphic production, lighting, electrics and specific object mounts where they are integral to the build. The construction element of commission budgets tend to be much smaller, depending on the nature of the commission. The museum has an existing approved supplier list which we use to select contractors to invite to tender for our requirements. As changes often occur within the construction industry, we are now reviewing our pre-approved supplier list and would like to invite interested contractors to submit the relevant information for assessment. The Approved List is split into two Lots: Lot 1 for ‘basic’; requirements and Lot 2 for ‘complex’ requirements. Applicants are invited to apply for Lot 1 only, or for Lots 1 and 2. The evaluation process is separate for each Lot (i.e. an Applicant may apply for Lots 1 and 2 but only be appointed to Lot 1). In particular, the Museum encourages applications from new entrants to the market that fulfil the requirements for Lot 1 and are interested in building their experience with the aim of being appointed to Lot 2 in the future. It is important to note that inclusion on the Museums approved contractor list is not a commitment from the V&A to award any contract to you. A formal tender process in accordance with the museums procurement procedures will be undertaken for each and every project and the invitation to tender list will usually comprise a selection of contractors from our approved list. It is envisaged that the Approved List will run for 2 - 3 years. The V&A reserves the right to advertise a new list at such a time as it deems necessary to refresh the list. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/536f65e1-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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