This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2022 at 11:11

Tender

12 Jan 2022 at 12:05

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2022 at 12:05

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2021 at 14:55

Planning

09 Apr 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is undertaking a public procurement process for "Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage" services, classified under CPV code 92521100 for museum-exhibition services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £155,235, which was signed on March 14, 2022. The primary location for service delivery is The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. Key considerations for bidders include compliance with minimum security requirements related to cyber security, which must be evidenced through a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in art handling, conservation, and transport services to engage with a major public sector client. Companies with expertise in the handling of high-value artworks, qualified art handlers, and secure transportation capabilities, particularly those offering climate-controlled facilities, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms focused on providing community benefits are encouraged, as the SPCB seeks to enhance environmental and social value through their procurement practices, thus further promoting business growth within the arts sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) require a Contractor to provide comprehensive Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage services for the SPCB Collection and temporary loans and exhibitions. This is a re let of an existing service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement will support the work carried out by The Scottish Parliament's Events and Exhibitions team who will manage this Contract. The team are responsible for the SPCB Collection, its conservation, and overall management of the Collection and professional, handling, install and transport services for exhibitions. It is essential we have trained art handlers for routine and emergency requirements. The Collection is publicly funded, governed by the SPCB on behalf of The Scottish Parliament, and must be managed to professional standards. The Collection is a significant cultural asset, which holds significant works of art by many of Scotland's leading artists and works by renowned international artists gifted by other legislatures. There are also large-scale works that need trained handlers to move. Additionally, the Parliament does not have the capacity to store artworks on site, a Contract is necessary that provides secure facilities that have the appropriate, secure and climate-controlled facility when it is necessary for artworks to be stored off-site. It is envisaged that the Contract will be awarded circa February 2022 and commence April 2022.

Renewal: 12 Months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009340-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212311 - Art gallery construction work

92311000 - Works of art

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,235 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
14 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2026

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Scottish Parliament
Additional Buyers

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Constantine Ltd

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