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Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework

Awarded to Conservation By Design Limited, Conservation Resources (UK) Ltd

Natural History Museum(buyer)

Published
Published 21 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 28 March 2025
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Overview

The Natural History Museum has awarded a framework agreement worth £4.4 million for museum consumables required for collection storage and management, supporting two large government-funded projects. Lots 1 and 2 were awarded to Conservation By Design Limited and Conservation Resources (UK) Ltd on 28 July 2026, while Lots 3, 4 and 5 were not awarded.

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Lots (5)

  • Botanical Herbarium Consumables (folders, covers, packets and capsules)

    The supply of Herbarium bespoke capsules, paper packets, folders and covers to very exacting standards and qualities for our botanical collections. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3957X926RP

    £155,000

  • Botanical Paper (herbarium mounting sheets)

    The supply of Herbarium mounting paper to very exacting standards and qualities

    £110,500

  • Entomology Drawers

    Supply of entomology drawers that are designed for the storage and protection of insect specimens, preserved dry and mounted on pins.

    £1,672,500

  • Museum Wet Specimen Preservation Glassware

    For the supply of wet specimen preservation glassware for the museum's wet collections.

    £360,000

  • Acid Free Trays

    For the supply of acid free trays for the storage of collection specimens.

    £2,070,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£4,400,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
21 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packagesLaboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glasswareLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,400,000
Award date
28 July 2026
Contract period
— → 7 July 2030
Winners
  • Conservation By Design Limited
  • Conservation Resources (UK) Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    20 August 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    21 February 2025

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