Museum Consumables for Collection Storage Framework
Natural History MuseumEstimated Value
Up to £2,200,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
20 August 2026
Type
goods
Overview
**Please note that this is an award notice. Lots 1 and 2 were awarded.
Lots 3, 4 and 5 were not awarded** The Museum wishes to create a framework agreement with several suppliers to cover the supply a number of consumables required by the Museum to support two large Government-funded projects and the care and management of our collection. 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 The supply of Herbarium mounting paper to very exacting standards and qualities
Additional details
Supply of entomology drawers that are designed for the storage and protection of insect specimens, preserved dry and mounted on pins. For the supply of wet specimen preservation glassware for the museum's wet collections. For the supply of acid free trays for the storage of collection specimens.
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The Museum is setting up a framework agreement to buy a range of specialised consumables for storing and caring for its botanical, insect and wet collections, and it has already awarded lots 1 and 2 to suppliers.
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Award Details
Conservation By Design Limited
Conservation Resources (UK) Ltd
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Scienion UK Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 15 May 2025£361,808
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Natural History MuseumKey Dates
Published
20 August 2026
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Notice type
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