Tender

Oil Paintings and Frames Conservation

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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09 Aug 2021 at 09:24

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum (NAM) is seeking a suitable conservation company or conservator for the conservation of six oil paintings and the production of one frame. This tender, titled "Oil Paintings and Frames Conservation," falls under the cultural services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on 12 August 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 16 August 2021 to 17 September 2021, and the work can be conducted either on-site at the NAM premises in Stevenage or offsite. The total contract value is estimated at £12,500, and participants will need to demonstrate relevant qualifications and the necessary insurance coverage.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the conservation and restoration sector, particularly those with experience in art or heritage object conservation. Businesses that hold accredited status, such as the Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers (PACR), will find this project especially appealing. The fixed hours of approximately 112, combined with the emphasis on documented and approved conservation treatments, create a beneficial framework for qualified contractors to showcase their expertise and potentially build a lasting relationship with a prominent institution like the National Army Museum.

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Notice Title

Oil Paintings 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 August/early September 2021. The NAM asks that all work be completed by order of gallery installation as specified by the deadlines. Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have insurance covering the total value of the objects and public liability to the value of PS5,000,000 We will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. As this contract is for a fixed number of hours, tenders may be made without viewing the objects beforehand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f281dd-29b8-4802-90dd-202c7d272e9d
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
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Aug 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
Contact Name
Ms T Dendy
Contact Email
tdendy@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7881 2471

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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