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Fine Art Transport Services

National Galleries of Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 May 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Nov 2017 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Galleries of Scotland is seeking tenders for the "Fine Art Transport Services," aimed at providing specialised transport services for the packing, transport, and storage of artworks for temporary exhibitions. This procurement, classified under the "Recreation, culture and religion" industry, is currently in the active tender stage. Located in Edinburgh, the deadline for submissions is set for 11 December 2017. The procurement process is managed through a selective method, following a restricted procedure that necessitates a two-stage evaluation process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in fine art transport, logistics, and storage solutions, specifically those that possess specialised expertise in the handling of high-value artworks. Companies that can demonstrate experience in air and road transport, cargo handling, and secure, environmentally controlled storage will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that have accreditation in quality and environmental management standards are likely to have a competitive edge in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Transport Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialised fine art transport services for the packing, transport and storage of works of art for temporary exhibition. Services will include transport arrangements for lenders accompanying works of art. The suppliers will be expected to provide high security, environmentally controlled storage and warehousing for works of art for exhibition loans from UK and international private lenders and institutions. Contractors are responsible for collection from lenders, including crating and packing where required, and dispersal after the end of the exhibition. This service will require contractors to have a range of facilities and appropriate expertise in road transport services, air transport services, cargo handling and storage services for fine art consignments. More details can be found in the Description of Works summary attached to this notice

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a two stage procurement process. A shortlist of contractors will be made from the evaluation of the submitted ESPD's. These contractors will then be sent the tender documents. From the completed tender documents a contractor will be selected based on price and quality. The shortlisted contractors will need to demonstrate that they have the required skills and experience in specialised fine art transport services. They must demonstrate that they have carried out work as described in II.1.4 and the attached Description of Works. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517014
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320161
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60400000 - Air transport services

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Galleries of Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3DS
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300875&idx=1
    11th November 2017 - Description of Works Document
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300875&idx=2
    11th November 2017 - ESPD 201705
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300875
    Fine Art Transport Services - Provision of specialised fine art transport services for the packing, transport and storage of works of art for temporary exhibition. Services will include transport arrangements for lenders accompanying works of art. The suppliers will be expected to provide high security, environmentally controlled storage and warehousing for works of art for exhibition loans from UK and international private lenders and institutions. Contractors are responsible for collection from lenders, including crating and packing where required, and dispersal after the end of the exhibition. This service will require contractors to have a range of facilities and appropriate expertise in road transport services, air transport services, cargo handling and storage services for fine art consignments. More details can be found in the Description of Works summary attached to this notice
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320161
    Fine Art Transport Services - Provision of specialised fine art transport services for the packing, transport and storage of works of art for temporary exhibition. Services will include transport arrangements for lenders accompanying works of art. The suppliers will be expected to provide high security, environmentally controlled storage and warehousing for works of art for exhibition loans from UK and international private lenders and institutions. Contractors are responsible for collection from lenders, including crating and packing where required, and dispersal after the end of the exhibition. This service will require contractors to have a range of facilities and appropriate expertise in road transport services, air transport services, cargo handling and storage services for fine art consignments. More details can be found in the Description of Works summary attached to this notice

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