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Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

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01 Aug 2025 at 16:25

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13 Dec 2024 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Barbican Centre, representing the City of London Corporation, has concluded a comprehensive procurement process aimed at securing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for art transportation services. This agreement spans across different global regions and involves four lots, with services covering the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and worldwide. The initiative is categorised under cargo handling and storage services, aligning with CPV code 63100000. This procurement, finalised under an open procedure, encapsulates services extending from the packaging and transport of fine art to project management and technical advice. The framework commenced following the award on 21 July 2025 and is set for a duration of four years, with active contracts established and seven suppliers appointed across the lots.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities operating in transportation, logistics, and technical consultancy for art and exhibition services. The non-exclusive nature of the framework means a variety of suppliers can engage in lucrative projects involving niche art handling logistics across diverse geographic regions. Companies with expertise in multi-modal transport solutions, including air, sea, and road, and those capable of offering specialist project management skills in art logistics would be well-suited to participate. With the estimated annual value reaching GBP 950,000 and potential collaborations with various City of London Corporation departments, businesses can leverage this framework to expand their client base and secure substantial projects over its four-year term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services

Notice Description

The Barbican Centre (on behalf of the City of London Corporation) has procured a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for an art transportation service to cover its requirements domestically and internationally. The Framework Agreement has therefore been divided into the following for 4 Lots according to different areas of the world: - Lot 1: UK - Lot 2: UK and Europe - Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan - Lot 4: Worldwide For lots 3 and 4, transport could be by air, sea and / or road. The Framework Agreement shall be utilised to award work for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place; and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered according to the relevant Lot. Other departments of the City of London Corporation will also have the ability to utilise the Framework Agreement for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those services specified in the procurement documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those Services specified under the established Framework Agreement. This has now been awarded to a total of seven suppliers ranging from 5-6 suppliers per Lot after an FTS Open procedure. The Framework agreement length is 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1: UK

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within the UK. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in the UK. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including the call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those Services specified under the established framework agreement

Lot Lot 2: UK and Europe

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within the UK and Europe. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in the UK and Europe. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.

Lot Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Transport could be by air, sea and / or road. In addition, the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in these areas. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.

Lot Lot 4: Worldwide

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work worldwide. Transport could be by air, sea and / or road. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in these areas. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c80c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045369-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63110000 - Cargo handling services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Constantine Limited

Crown Fine Art

Harrow Green Limited

K PAK Limited

Kuehne + Nagel Limited

Momart Limited

Mtec Warehousing Ltd

Further Information

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