Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3d-90c0-7175-b725-c310897cb43d/gb-london-mannequin-supply-approved-list

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# GB-London: Mannequin Supply Approved List

[Victoria and Albert Museum](https://tendernation.io/buyers/victoria-and-albert-museum)

Estimated value

£100,000 to £500,000

Published

16 Sept 2019

Deadline

Closed

16 Oct 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still 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.

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## About this tender

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.)

Additional information: 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.

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## CPV classification

Exhibition equipment

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6b1bf9f6-14ca-4bcc-99d3-33a0ed0c3bc1)

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