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Fine Art Transportation - Black Planet

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, focused on the fine art transportation and storage related to the Project a Black Planet exhibition. Categorised under artistic services, the process sought limited competition under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. Located primarily within the city of London, the tender involved transportation services across the UK and Europe, tailoring towards the arts industry. The procurement stage has reached completion with award details specified on 28th April 2026, and the service contract active from 16th February 2026 to 6th October 2026. The contract's total value amounts to £57,980.94 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the art transport sector, particularly those adept at handling logistics and storage for exhibitions. Given the European and UK scope of the service, businesses with extensive networks and experience in international art logistics would find this contract advantageous for growth. Large-scale suppliers, like Crown Fine Art, who were awarded the contract, illustrate the calibre of enterprises suited to this limited competition method. Companies looking to enter or solidify their presence in the artistic services industry could harness this procurement as a pathway to their business advancement, leveraging connections within London and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Transportation - Black Planet

Notice Description

European and UK fine art transport for Project a Black Planet, and storage of empty and packed crates from touring exhibition loans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038536-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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

CROWN FINE ART

Further Information

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