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Transportation and De-installation Tender

NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM

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13 Jul 2026 at 15:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Army Museum, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking a transport agent to manage the "Transportation and De-installation" of artworks from the temporary exhibition, "Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria". This tender relates to library, archives, museums, and cultural services within the UKI33 region. The procurement process is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 7th September 2026, by 10:00 AM. The project will commence on 2nd November 2026 and conclude by 13th November 2026. The process follows an open procurement method under a "below threshold - open competition" guideline, ensuring a fair and transparent selection of service providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in transportation services of historical artworks and objects. SMEs and VCSEs can potentially benefit from this opportunity, focusing on cost efficiency, tender strength, and proven experience. Companies with expertise in handling cultural artefacts and understanding their specific needs are well-positioned to compete for this £24,000 gross value contract. This opportunity not only provides the chance for immediate business growth but also the potential for long-term partnerships with a reputable institution like the National Army Museum.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transportation and De-installation Tender

Notice Description

The National Army Museum (NAM) has presented a temporary exhibition entitled Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria, at the National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT. Artworks from the exhibition will be removed week commencing 2nd November 2026. NAM wishes to appoint a suitably qualified transport agent experienced at working with historic artworks and objects to oversee the packing and transportation of the artworks to the Museum's Store.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065793-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
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
SW3 4HT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Royal Hospital
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Further Information

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