Natural History Museum · Awarded contract

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Transportation and Storage of Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature Tour Setworks

Awarded 03 Nov 2021

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Awarded03 Nov 2021

Value£412,915.00

SupplierThe Shipping Monster LLC

AgencyNatural History Museum

RegionLondon

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 1y 2mo6y 2mo term, 81% elapsed

Awarded 3 Nov 2021Expires 31 Dec 2027

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The Natural History Museum awarded a contract to The Shipping Monster LLC for transporting and storing the exhibition Setworks and equipment for the Fantastic Beasts™: The Wonder of Nature tour, ensuring each component arrived intact and on schedule.

The contract, valued at £412,915, covered highly specialist work in moving and storing museum exhibition setworks.

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