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Return transport for Huma Bhabha artworks and deinstallation of public foyer sculptures

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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15 Sep 2025 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, pertains to the logistics and deinstallation services necessary for Huma Bhabha artworks and public foyer sculptures. The project, completed as part of the "Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum" exhibition, involves the transport of artworks both to the United States and within London. This falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on transport services, and took place in London, UK. The contract, awarded to Mtec Warehousing Ltd, was conducted under a direct procurement method, which proceeded below the threshold without competition, marking a significant procurement stage as a contract award on 15th September 2025. The contract period spanned from 1st May to 31st August 2025.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in art logistics, transportation, and installation services. Companies that excel in handling high-value art pieces, particularly those with established operations in London or with capabilities to manage international art logistics, would have been well suited to compete. The project's nature underscores the significance of expertise in handling delicate installations and adherence to tight schedules, attributes well-aligned with large-scale logistics firms seeking to expand their offerings within the art and exhibition sector.

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Notice Title

Return transport for Huma Bhabha artworks and deinstallation of public foyer sculptures

Notice Description

Return of Huma Bhabha artworks to lenders (US and London), foyer deinstallation services and London artwork collections for subsequent exhibition (Encounters: Giacometti x Mona Hatoum).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056614-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 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
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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