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GAC International Transportation and Installation (Constantine)

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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11 Aug 2026 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport required a supplier to provide international transportation and installation services for artwork. The requirement is categorised as transport services and falls within the services sector. Work is associated with the department’s London location at 100 Parliament Street, and the delivery postcode is SW1A 2BQ. The scope is therefore relevant to specialist art logistics companies, fine-art transport providers, exhibition installation contractors and businesses able to coordinate the safe movement and installation of artworks. The named requirement is for Constantine, indicating a specific transportation and installation assignment rather than a general supply of goods or standard freight services.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Constantine Ltd on 24 July 2026. It used a selective procedure as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 11 June 2026 at 12:00. The tender estimated value was £100,000, while the awarded value was £300,000; these are separate figures and should not be combined. The awarded contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2027. Constantine Ltd is the active awarded supplier. The available procurement information identifies the requirement as an artwork transport and installation service, with the award made through the existing framework route.

This award demonstrates demand from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for a combined artwork transport and installation service, delivered through a framework call-off. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate practical capability in moving artworks internationally and installing them at the required destination, with dependable coordination across transport and on-site installation activities. The opportunity was marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller specialist firms may be able to compete where they can evidence the necessary operational capacity. Relevant businesses include fine-art logistics specialists, art handlers, exhibition contractors and transport providers with installation teams or suitable delivery partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GAC International Transportation and Installation (Constantine)

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide transport and installation services for artwork.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4085bbc7-ddd3-4205-b736-1ef3b0925719
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8523ac6c-a370-4d4d-9c5e-66ce2a2fedf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Constantine Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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