Tender

Fine Art and Object Transportation and Storage Framework Agreement

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

08 Oct 2021 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery is initiating a procurement process for a Fine Art and Object Transportation and Storage Framework Agreement, categorised under transport agency services. This open tender, published on 8th October 2021, aims to secure services for the transportation of fine art within the UK and mainland Europe, with potential extension to global movements. The tender period is set to close on 30th November 2021, and the successful contracts will commence from 1st April 2022, running until 31st March 2026. The total estimated value of this procurement is £10 million.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in art handling and transportation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to manage the complexities of fine art logistics. Competitors well-versed in artworks' safety and preservation during transit, as well as those with a solid track record in managing high-value items, would be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could foster growth and expansion for such businesses in the art transport sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art and Object Transportation and Storage Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Galleries require fine art transport agents to provide all services associated with the transportation of works of art between various sites. Works of art may be from the permanent collections of the Galleries or may be borrowed from other institutions, organisations and private individuals. Most movements of Objects are within the UK and mainland Europe but all regions of the world can be included. The Galleries have categorized their transportation requirements into three Lots, which increase increase in complexity, plus a fourth lot for the medium to long term storage of objects The Galleries are committed to ensuring that the works of art in the collections and the cultural objects it borrows are handled, transported, stored and displayed in the safest and most appropriate ways possible, and the successful suppliers shall be able to demonstrate understanding and experience of the handling and transportation of high value fine art objects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b523bb5-719c-4df3-9a87-61d75bb72f4e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
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
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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