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Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage

The Scottish Parliament

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

07 Apr 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

17 Nov 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Scottish Parliament, revolves around a tender titled "Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage," aimed at securing a contractor capable of providing comprehensive services for the SPCB Collection and temporary exhibitions. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with an expected contract commencement date of April 2022 following the completion of the tender period on January 18, 2022. The process employs an open procurement method, emphasising transparency and wide accessibility. The location of the project is Edinburgh, UK, with an estimated contract value of £155,235.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art handling and transport services, particularly those with experience in managing valuable collections or exhibitions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in secure transport and climate-controlled storage solutions would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, firms willing to engage in community benefit activities may enhance their bids, aligning with the Scottish Parliament's commitment to leveraging public procurement for social good.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage

Notice Description

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) require a Contractor to provide comprehensive Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage services for the SPCB Collection and temporary loans and exhibitions. This is a re let of an existing service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement will support the work carried out by The Scottish Parliament's Events and Exhibitions team who will manage this Contract. The team are responsible for the SPCB Collection, its conservation, and overall management of the Collection and professional, handling, install and transport services for exhibitions. It is essential we have trained art handlers for routine and emergency requirements. The Collection is publicly funded, governed by the SPCB on behalf of The Scottish Parliament, and must be managed to professional standards. The Collection is a significant cultural asset, which holds significant works of art by many of Scotland's leading artists and works by renowned international artists gifted by other legislatures. There are also large-scale works that need trained handlers to move. Additionally, the Parliament does not have the capacity to store artworks on site, a Contract is necessary that provides secure facilities that have the appropriate, secure and climate-controlled facility when it is necessary for artworks to be stored off-site. It is envisaged that the Contract will be awarded circa February 2022 and commence April 2022.

Renewal: 12 Months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445500
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

45212311 - Art gallery construction work

92311000 - Works of art

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,235 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2026

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Scottish Parliament
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH99 1SP
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Constantine Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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