Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NP
UK
Telephone: +44 2920573376
E-mail: richard.boxall@museumwales.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.museumwales.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0391
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Specialist trade, supply and installation of Grade 2 listed glasshouses in aluminium and timber
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50700000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Museum Wales wishes to gauge market interest in the restoration of two Victorian glasshouses:
The Flower House is a ¾ lean-to glasshouse, which is intended to be replaced with a replica aluminium glasshouse;
The Vinery is a free-standing glasshouse and is Grade 2 listed, where the intention is to replace and/or restore in timber.
It is currently the intention to let the glasshouses as separate works packages; one in timber and one in aluminium. This would include the supply and installation of the glasshouse and any internal fitting out, such as benching, shelving and required mechanical, electrical and ventilation requirements.
Building works are planned to be undertaken by Museum Wales.
Appointment and works onsite would look to be appointed by March 2025, subject to change.
Potential suppliers should register their interest by contacting Richard.Boxall@museumwales.ac.uk.
Please note that at this stage this is just a request for information. Interested parties will be asked to submit a formal tender once the Contract Notice goes live.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Museum Wales wishes to gauge market interest in the restoration of two Victorian glasshouses:
The Flower House is a ¾ lean-to glasshouse, which is intended to be replaced with a replica aluminium glasshouse;
The Vinery is a free-standing glasshouse and is Grade 2 listed, where the intention is to replace and/or restore in timber.
It is currently the intention to let the glasshouses as separate works packages; one in timber and one in aluminium. This would include the supply and installation of the glasshouse and any internal fitting out, such as benching, shelving and required mechanical, electrical and ventilation requirements.
Building works are planned to be undertaken by Museum Wales.
Appointment and works onsite would look to be appointed by March 2025, subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/12/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=144067.
(WA Ref:144067)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
27/08/2024