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Giacometti: Installation Staff - Huma Bhabha Foyer Installation of 4x oversized works

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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21 May 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London focuses on the installation of oversized artworks by Huma Bhabha at the Barbican, involving inbound fine art transport from lenders in New York and London. Classified under services, specifically air transport services, the project operates in the arts and cultural sector. The contract was awarded to Mtec Warehousing Limited, with services to be executed from 1st April 2025 to 31st May 2025. Using a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition, the contract is valued at £67,920 GBP. This procurement process, now complete, followed the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fine art transportation and installation services, particularly those experienced in handling delicate cultural artefacts and dealing with international logistics. SMEs in the transport and logistics sector could benefit from engaging in similar projects to grow their portfolios and establish strong industry partnerships within the arts domain. Additionally, businesses with expertise in international shipping and art installations will find this niche area rewarding, offering a chance to demonstrate their proficiency and increase visibility among prestigious clientele associated with sub-central government projects in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Giacometti: Installation Staff - Huma Bhabha Foyer Installation of 4x oversized works

Notice Description

Inbound fine art transport of Huma Bhabha artworks from lenders in New York and London, delivery to Barbican, collection of empty cases and installation of public foyer artworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023614-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blake.summers@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTEC WAREHOUSING

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