Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfa-a3f1-724a-b76f-e8de44a7849e/supply-of-specialised-storage-services

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply of Specialised Storage Services

[London Universities Purchasing Consortium](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-universities-purchasing-consortium)

Estimated value

£50,000

Published

23 Mar 2016

Deadline

Closed

26 Apr 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

This contract is for the Supply of Specialised Storage Services for the Royal College of Music.

There are two lots.

- Lot 1 Packing, Transport, Storage & Retrieval Services for the College Museum's collection. RCM are seeking a supplier who will look after their collection whilst the College's Museum is being demolished and rebuilt. The College will require access to the artefacts throughout the contract period to continue with conservation activities. Artefacts will need to be stored in a controlled environment and suppliers will need to have proven experience of handling valuable and fragile items.
- Lot 2 Library Special Collections Storage & Delivery Service. The Library keeps some of it's collection offsite, however will need to retrieve files from the collection on at least a weekly basis. RCM is looking for a supplier that can store the collection in controlled environmental condition and can offer this delivery and collection service.

RCM is open to awarding both lots to the same supplier or separate suppliers.

The procurement documentation can be accessed from [lupc.bravosolution.co.uk](https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk)

This tender is being run by Ensemble Purchasing on behalf of the Royal College of Music.

Additional information: Interested parties can find out more on the following etendering portal:

[lupc.bravosolution.co.uk](https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk)

The full ITT documentation and instructions for participating in the tender can be downloaded from here. All queries should be communicated through this portal.

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## CPV classification

Storage and retrieval services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/791ed2da-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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