Tender

Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022

TATE GALLERY

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04 Jul 2022 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Tate Gallery is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022." This tender is classified within the transport agency services category, focusing on providing logistics support for art exhibitions across the UK and internationally. The procurement stage is currently active, with a bid opening scheduled for 5th August 2022 and an expected contract period commencing on 1st October 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2027. Bidders can submit their proposals until the deadline on 5th August 2022, and this open procedure allows for a broad range of participants to compete.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, transportation, or exhibition management to expand their operations. Companies that are well-prepared to handle delicate and high-value artefacts are particularly suited for this procurement process, as the contract requires expertise in safe packaging, transportation, and installation of artworks. Additionally, businesses with robust insurance capabilities and a proven track record in managing art logistics will be well-positioned to meet the requirements outlined by the Tate Gallery.

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Notice Title

Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022

Notice Description

Tate requires contractors to provide for the packing, handling, and safe movement of exhibition loans from private and institutional lenders from within the UK and abroad to some, or all of Tate's sites and to other venues in the UK and abroad (in the case of touring exhibitions) and to provide for the packing, handling, and safe movement of Tate Collection works from Tate sites to other venues in the UK and abroad (in the case of International Programme tours). Contractors will be responsible for collection from the lender to delivery back to the lender at the end of the exhibition/exhibition tour. These services will require contractors who are skilled and have experience of dealing with the coordination, control, and management of the packing and transport of exhibitions comprising high value, delicate and environmentally sensitive works of art in a variety of media and from a wide range of source.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Exhibition Transport

This lot requires the packing and safe movement of exhibition loans to some or all Tate sites and other tour venues, from lender to delivery back to lender at the end of the exhibition/exhibition tour.

Lot 2: Shuttle

This lot involves the packing and safe movement of Tate works and/or loans between some or all Tate sites, to include some or all of the following: *Submission of full and detailed invoices for services provided. *Making site visits in advance, if required *Provision of any special equipment needed for the movement of Tate works and/or loans to Tate. *Provision of 'apparent defect reports' or condition reports, when requested. *Packing and casing of Works to either the lender's specification, museum standard or Tate specification as per Tate's instructions. *Temporary consolidation/storage of Tate works and/or loans. *Storage and movement of empty cases and/or accessories. *Removal and disposal of empty cases. *In accordance with Tate's Carbon Management Programme, providing Tate with the mileage of each shipment by road, make/model of vehicle used and vehicle fuel type. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83944QM377

Lot 3: International Programme

Co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions; from collection at Tate to return at the end of the exhibition (UK and International). This lot requires the packing and safe movement of Works from some or all Tate sites to tour venues and delivery back at the end of the exhibition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034d97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018159-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TATE GALLERY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
declan.mcalister@tate.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2078878811

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4RG
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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