Tender

Global Gallery Paper Conservation Project

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum (NAM) is currently seeking a qualified and experienced conservator to undertake the Global Gallery Paper Conservation Project. This procurement process is classified under the cultural services category and is located in London (SW3 4HT). The tender period is set to close on 4th February 2022. The contract, valued at £10,000, will involve 180 to 215 hours of work to conserve, mount, and frame 57 paper-based objects. The chosen conservator will be required to hold relevant insurance and manage the project offsite, beginning from 7th February 2022 and expected to conclude by 1st April 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for conservation companies or individual conservators with accredited status (PACR) to expand their portfolio. Businesses in conservation, heritage management, and framing are particularly well-suited to compete, offering their expertise in preserving and displaying cultural artefacts. The project not only allows for growth in experience and visibility within the cultural heritage sector but also the potential for collaboration with a well-respected institution such as the National Army Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Gallery Paper Conservation Project

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to conserve, mount and frame 57 paper-based objects for display in the gallery. The conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers). Of the 57 paper-based objects, all have had recent condition assessments with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation and mounting 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). The objects are to be mounted for permanent display under the following criteria: John Purcell board must be used for mounting. Window mounts - all face mounts to be 2200 micron HEMT6. All backing to be 1650 micron HEMT2. Float mounting 1650 micron HEMT2. This contract is for between 180 and 215 hours work and is to be carried out offsite by the conservator at their studio and as such a UKRG security supplement will be required. Tenderers will require to hold in date (for the period of the works) Professional and Public Liability insurance to the value of PS1million. NAM will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. The spreadsheet included with this tender, details the mounting and framing requirements. All frames will be supplied by NAM unless otherwise specified. Tenderers are to quote for the use of spacers in frames as required. Additional information: Clarification 1 - Conservators are not required to attend site if they feel confident that they can provide a cost for the works without a visit. Clarification 2 - Quotes must remain open for 90 days

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c55c92-2700-4452-90ce-e0b8b97351a0
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
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 1 Apr 2022 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
Ms P Beesley
Contact Email
pbeesley@nam.ac.uk
Contact Phone
020 7881 2420

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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