Tender

Fine Art Transportation Framework

THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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07 Dec 2017 at 08:39

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2017 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, located in London, has announced a procurement process for the "Fine Art Transportation Framework" to secure services related to the transportation of artworks. This tender, classified under "Transport agency services" (CPV code 63520000), is currently in the 'Tender' stage and is open for submissions until 2nd January 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. Interested suppliers should note the emphasis on the handling of high-value art objects, and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure.

This opportunity offers a significant growth avenue for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with expertise in fine art logistics, especially those with experience in transporting valuable artworks both within the UK and internationally. As the National Gallery seeks to ensure the safe and appropriate handling of cultural objects, businesses that can demonstrate a profound understanding of fine art transport requirements and maintain high standards in this field are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Transportation Framework

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Date of opening of tenders Instead of: Read: Place of text to be modified: deadline for receipt of tenders Instead of: Read: Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. 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. 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
ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4556e089-ffac-4041-b1e7-f3d6b6ac9652
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 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 NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracting@ng-london.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442077475823

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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