Tender

Oil Painting and Frames Conservation

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking to appoint a conservator for the "Oil Painting and Frames Conservation" project, which involves the conservation of six oil paintings and the production and conservation of one frame. This contract represents approximately 112 hours of work and is anticipated to commence by late December 2021 or early January 2022. The deadline for tender submissions is 17 December 2021, with the work expected to be completed by 31 January 2022. This procurement falls under the cultural services category and uses a limited procurement method via competitive quotation, given that it is below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified professionals in the conservation sector, particularly those with experience in oil painting restoration. Businesses that could effectively compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with appropriate insurance coverage for the value of the objects and professional liability. The potential conservator can benefit from attending the National Army Museum's Storage Facility beforehand, which may support their bids by providing additional context and understanding of the specific requirements of the project, enhancing their chances of success in this competitive process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oil Painting and Frames Conservation

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to conserve six oil paintings and the production of one frame and conservation of one frame. Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. It is beneficial, though not essential, for the conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers). Of the six paintings, all have had recent condition assessments with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation of the objects (following discussion and approval of all treatments by the NAM); full documentation, including written reports and photographs, relating to the treatment of each object (sent to the NAM on completion of the project). This contract is for approx.112 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM, can be carried out at NAM premises at Stevenage or offsite by the conservator. If offsite then a UKRG security supplement will be required. It is anticipated that the work would start by late December/early January 2021. The Museum will require the work to be completed within an agreed schedule which will be finalized once an appointment is made. Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have insurance covering the total value of the objects and professional and public liability to the value of PS5,000,000 The Museum will provide existing condition assessments, images, and a full descriptions of the objects. All potential tenderers although not required, are recommended to attend NAM's Storage Facility at Stevenage before submitting a price for the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e913b-3e02-4e93-b96d-97746b0b48f5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW3 4HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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