Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c93-7bff-7157-b512-86aa9ef8b92a/gaunless-bridge-object-move-and-conservation closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Gaunless Bridge: Object Move and Conservation [Science Museum Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/science-museum-group) Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Sept 2022 Deadline Closed 30 Sept 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 This work package requires a Conservation contractor to undertake: - Site Prep/Removal of Obstructions at National Railway Museum (NRM) - Dismantling of the Gaunless Bridge (the object) at NRM - Packing of object for transport at NRM - Transport from NRM to an external workshop - Making safe site at NRM - Conservation of the object at an external workshop, to a Science Museum Group (SMG) Curatorial and SMG Conservation agreed standard - Secure storage of object off-site at an external workshop - Production of an ongoing conservation maintenance schedule to handover to SMG Conservation - Packing of object for transport at an external workshop - Transport of object from an external workshop to Locomotion (LCM) - Unpacking, assembly and installation of bridge into a plinth at LCM (the plinth build being undertaken by a separate party) Plus: - Inputs into the production and planning of plinth design and drawings, considering object conservation requirements and object installation method and recommending appropriate approaches and inclusions (the plinth design and drawings being undertaken by a separate party) Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## CPV classification Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5f9ec2ef-0466-4796-97b2-be47563469aa) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Science Museum Group: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/science-museum-group) [Sector More Recreation, culture & sport services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/recreation-culture-sport) ## More tenders like this [Sports facilities operation services – ÖPAG - Betreiber Postsportquartier Hernals - Gemeinnütziger Vereins- und Schulsport · Österreichische Post AG · 9 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2128-716d-91fa-8be28481a992/austria-sports-facilities-operation-services-opag-betreiber-postsportquart) [Children animation services – Marché de prestations de services « Enfance – Jeunesse » 2027-2030 · Ville de Loos-en-Gohelle · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-140b-73c9-9f07-e9c33a2b858a/france-children-animation-services-marche-de-prestations-de-services-enfan) [News-agency services – Medienmonitoring · Die Autobahn GmbH des Bundes · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-087e-71f2-b3e0-f5c1efd03d19/germany-news-agency-services-medienmonitoring) [Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services – Ausschreibung zur Vergabe von Dienstleistungen für die Entwicklung einer grenzüberschreitenden Sage im Raum Bayern-Böhmen · Gemeinde Langdorf · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1d2d-7272-a3a0-9c2031596418/germany-artistic-and-literary-creation-and-interpretation-services-ausschrei) [Library and archive services – CFT 4006 - Digital Collections System for SDCC Libraries · South Dublin County Council · 4 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c10-7045-98ce-ff9cb9d4befd/ireland-library-and-archive-services-cft-4006-digital-collections-system-f) [Entertainment services – Animations nature, patrimoine et santé/bien être dans les Espaces Naturels Sensibles du Département de la Manche · Département de la Manche · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-37d7-73d2-ba07-7b73d853b521/france-entertainment-services-animations-nature-patrimoine-et-santebien-et)