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Fine Art Storage Supplier

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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08 May 2018 at 14:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for a contract titled "Fine Art Storage Supplier" managed by the London Universities Purchasing Consortium on behalf of The Courtauld Institute of Art. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on storage and warehousing services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract having commenced on 16 April 2018 and set to conclude on 30 April 2023. The tender period ended on 22 December 2017, and the total contract value is approximately £1.55 million. The services will be primarily required in London, with a focus on providing secure and climate-controlled storage for an extensive collection of fine art and antiquities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in storage and logistics, especially those with the capacity to handle fine art and valuable collections. Companies that offer specialised warehousing solutions, particularly within a 90-minute transport radius of The Courtauld Institute, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate compliance with the UK Department for Transport's regulations for known consignors. Engaging in this tender could enhance the visibility and reputation of firms in the competitive niche of art storage services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Storage Supplier

Notice Description

This contract is for a Fine Art Storage Supplier for The Courtauld Institute of Art (CIoA) during Phase 1 of the Courtauld Connects project. The client/employer is The Courtauld Institute of Art. See www.courtauld.ac.uk for further information. Storage is required mainly for the art collection owned by the Samuel Courtauld Trust, an independently constituted charity, managed and cared for by The Courtauld Gallery as part of The CIoA, but is also to include for The CIoA's small collection of artworks and items of antique furniture (together "the Collection"). The Courtauld Gallery's collection covers a variety of media and ranges in date from the medieval period to the present day. The Gallery's collection is fully Designated. There are approximately 35,000 items, including some 550 paintings, 7,000 drawings, 27,000 prints and 550 works of sculpture and decorative art. The collection includes outstanding individual masterpieces as well as areas of sustained depth and quality. The Institute's directly owned works comprising c150 items consist of a range of decorative arts, objects, fine art and c100 items of furniture from the late 18th Century/early 19th Century. The contract covers de-installation, packing, decant/transport, unloading and storage of the Collection in appropriately secure and climate controlled facilities - see specification, for a period from May 2018 to December 2020 (approximately), and repacking, transport, unloading and return to stores or other gallery rooms of the majority of the Collection into the newly refurbished accommodation by December 2020. Some parts of the Collection will also be required to be stored for a further 28 months. 24/7/365 access (upon receipt of 24 hours' prior written notice) to the Collection (at no additional cost) is required for designated Courtauld staff (managing incoming and outgoing loans), (and under the supervisions of designated Courtauld staff within the working hours of 10:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday) up to five students or external visitors). The Collection whilst in storage may be used for many different purposes including: study, retrospective documentation, cataloguing, re-fitting, conservation, photography and digitisation, etc. which may involve up to four Courtauld staff needing to work within the storage facility between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 (Monday to Friday). Suppliers must be able to provide suitable facilities within 90 minutes' public transport travelling time of The Courtauld and demonstrate their ability to deliver the full specification, as well as being an approved Regulated Agent under the United Kingdom Department for Transport Known Consignor Scheme or equivalent National scheme. The procurement is being managed by LUPC Consultancy (through Moonstorm Consulting Ltd) on behalf of The Courtauld Institute of Art.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d65cb92e-6334-4fe9-89eb-8f3812614e49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4200c253-62d0-48b5-ab82-cbc3a67dc944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,552,697 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,552,697 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2023 Over 5 years
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
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 7NZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTANTINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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