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Fine Art Transportation and Storage Framework for National Gallery and others

National Gallery

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 13:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Apr 2026 at 14:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Fine Art Transportation and Storage Framework for National Gallery and others," is spearheaded by the National Gallery, a central government public authority based in London. The framework encompasses fine art transportation and storage services, accommodating the needs of the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Historic Royal Palaces, and the Wallace Collection. Awarded on 8th July 2026, this tender has reached the Award stage under the open procurement method. The framework is structured to allow both competitive and flexible procurement, leveraging a framework agreement that permits reopening competition for certain call-offs. The industry category is transport agency services, and the involved contracts span from 2nd May 2026 to 30th April 2030 across various regions in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs engaged in art transportation and logistics services. Companies with expertise in extensive national and international logistics, customs clearance, and secure handling of valuable artworks can significantly benefit. The tender's scope, which includes complex international transportation and long-term storage solutions, suits businesses experienced in handling high-value, fragile items and those capable of providing comprehensive logistics solutions. Additionally, the engagement of major public museums and galleries as buyers offers a platform for businesses to extend their reach and enhance their portfolio in this exclusive market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Transportation and Storage Framework for National Gallery and others

Notice Description

Transportation of fine art and other objects with the collections or borrowed from other lenders for the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, Historic Royal Palaces and the Wallace Collection. Other major museums and galleries may choose to use the framework.

Lot Information

Land Transportation in Great Britain

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

UK & International Transportation

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

Complex International Transportation

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

Medium and Long Term Storage

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064245-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63520000 - Transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2027-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Gallery
Additional Buyers

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES

National Portrait Gallery

Wallace Collection

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Postcode Area
Central 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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CONSTANTINE LIMITED

CROWN FINE ART LIMITED

CROZIER FINE ARTS LIMITED

GANDER AND WHITE SHIPPING LIMITED

MOMART LIMITED

PARADIGM 33 LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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