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Specialist International Transport of Fine Arts

AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES

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Summary of the contracting process

Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Specialist International Transport of Fine Arts." This tender falls under the services category, specifically road and air transport services, and involves the intricate logistics of transporting fine art pieces. The procurement will involve artworks from multiple museums, galleries, and private collections across Wales, Scotland, England, France, and the USA, with the majority currently situated in Wales. Key dates include the commencement of the competitive tender exercise early in 2025, with exhibitions planned throughout 2026 and 2027 at locations such as the National Museum of Wales, the National Art Gallery in Scotland, and sites in the USA. Companies are urged to review the "General Transport Conditions" specified under the Government Indemnity Scheme 1 as per the National Heritage Act 1980, section 16, before expressing interest.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fine art transportation services to expand their portfolios and gain exposure through high-profile exhibitions. Companies that are well-suited to compete will have substantial experience in international logistics, a deep understanding of compliance with transport conditions for delicate items, and a proven track record in handling valuable artefacts. Successful participation could lead to long-term associations with prestigious museums and galleries, offering considerable potential for business growth and industry reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

Specialist International Transport of Fine Arts

Notice Description

The National Museum of Wales (Amgueddfa Cymru) is calling for expressions of interest from appropriately qualified companies to participate in a competitive tender exercise early in 2025 for the provision of specialist transport services for fine arts. The absolute minimum qualification required for participation in the ITT is the ability and commitment to perform the services in full and complete compliance with all requirements of the "General Transport Conditions which apply under the Government Indemnity Scheme 1" per the National Heritage Act 1980, section 16 - copy attached. PLEASE DO NOT EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN TENDERING UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE CONDITIONS AND ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLIANT SERVICE.Art works are being contributed by multiple museums, galleries and private collections from Wales, Scotland, England, France and the USA, with the majority being currently located in Wales. Exhibitions will be held sequentially in the National Museum of Wales, the National Art Gallery in Scotland, the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington and the Yale Centre for British Art in New Haven throughout 2026 and 2027. It is anticipated that some 200 artefacts will be in need of transportation between each exhibition, and ultimately, these works will need to be returned to their originating collection(s), some sooner than others.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146870.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146870
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146870
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES
Contact Name
Emma Olivari
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NP
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

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