Tender

Framing and Conservation of Oil Paintings

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

21 Apr 2023 at 11:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum is seeking a conservator for the conservation of 10 oil paintings and frames, as well as related services such as glazing and documentation. The procurement process involves a limited competitive quotation, with tender submissions due by May 12, 2023. The contract is valued at approximately £10,000 and is expected to start in May 2023, with all work to be completed by July 31, 2023. The opportunity falls under the Library, archives, museums and other cultural services category.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for conservation companies with experience in art restoration, particularly those holding accredited status. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they have the necessary insurance coverage and expertise in conserving artworks. This opportunity may appeal to businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the cultural sector and provide services to renowned institutions like the National Army Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framing and Conservation of Oil Paintings

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to: - conserve 10 oil paintings and their frames - production of one frame - glazing of 3 works 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). All of the 10 paintings and frames 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) onsite at our store in Steven age or offsite with appropriate checks including a UKRG security supplement and insurance cover will be required. This contract is for approx 330 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM. It is anticipated that the work would start by in May 2023. The NAM all work be completed and delivered to the Museum by 31 Jul 2023. 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 The Museum will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. As this contract is for a fixed number of hours, tenderers may be made without viewing the objects beforehand however prior to submitting a tender the supplier will be required to discuss the requirements with the Museum. Tenders will be submitted to tenders@nam.ac.uk by the closing date in this notice. Estimates for costs including total cost for the work must be entered onto the attached Condition Report which is attached to this notice. They are not to be sent to the requesting department. Tenderers must supply the names and contact details of three references for similar works

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c682db88-24ad-4a19-865a-69673a9d8549
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 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 URLs

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