Tender

Conservation of 19th Century Oil Painting

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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Tender

17 Jul 2022 at 15:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum in London is seeking tender submissions for the conservation of a 19th-century oil painting titled 'Dawn of Waterloo'. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th August 2022. The contract is valued at £10,750 and the work is expected to commence on 26th August 2022, concluding by 17th March 2023. This opportunity falls under the CPV classification for library, archives, museums, and other cultural services and is structured as an open procurement process below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in art conservation and restoration. Companies or individual conservators with experience in handling historical artworks will find this contract particularly appealing. Potential bidders should ideally possess accredited status and necessary insurance, ensuring they are capable of managing the specific requirements posed by the conservation of valuable cultural heritage items. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the cultural sector, thereby contributing to business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Conservation of 19th Century Oil Painting

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to conserve a 19th century oil painting, details as below: Title: 'Dawn of Waterloo'. The 'Reveille' in the bivouac of the Scots Greys on the morning of the battle, 1815 signed with initials and dated lower left '18 EB 95', by Lady Butler (Elizabeth Southerden Butler, nee Thompson), 1895, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1895. Medium/support/size: Oil on canvas, 1264mm x 1962mm unframed, 1362m x 2063.5mm currently framed in plain gilded wooden slip (to be replaced at a later stage). Condition overview: From examination, the painting appears to be in stable condition in both structural and aesthetic terms. A condition report has been recently completed with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation of the painting (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 Museum has had a condition report carried out and this is attached to this tender. Time scale and hours: This contract is for approx 228-335 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM can be carried out at NAM premises or offsite by the conservator. If offsite then a UKRG security supplement will be required. It is anticipated that the work would start by mid November 2022 and be completed by the mid March 2023 i.e. by the end of this financial year. 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). 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. The Museum recognises the need for potential tenderers to visit the site for an inspection and subject to staff availability, this can be arranged by appointment with the nominated person. Tenderers should complete their costs for the work on the attached Condition Report.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0455042b-23ac-442d-aa3b-4573a3416d01
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£10,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Aug 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 6-12 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

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