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Art Transportation Services Framework: PIN - Request for Information

National Galleries of Scotland

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14 Apr 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Galleries of Scotland is initiating a procurement process for an "Art Transportation Services Framework" through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), as the existing multi-supplier framework is set to expire. This tender, primarily focused on the provision of services related to the packing and transportation of fine art, objects, and exhibitions, is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated deadline for supplier responses due by 12 noon on 13th May 2022. Interested parties should submit their feedback and information by this date, with communication being directed through Public Contracts Scotland. The procurement is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and falls under the services category related to recreation, culture, and religion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, packing, and transportation, particularly those specialising in fine art and exhibitions. Companies providing tailored services that include international logistics, technical assistance, and project management would be well-positioned to compete for the contracts outlined in this framework. As this is a Request for Information, businesses are encouraged to engage with the National Galleries of Scotland to express their interest and provide insights to shape future procurement processes, promoting a competitive and vibrant market environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Art Transportation Services Framework: PIN - Request for Information

Notice Description

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) has an existing multi supplier, multi lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Art Transportation Services which is due to expire. The existing Framework Agreement provides for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings as well as for services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities and is currently structured into 6 Lots. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the market place in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes.

Lot Information

Exhibition Transport International - EU and Worldwide

To provide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition worldwide.

Exhibition Transport UK

To provide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition for predominantly UK loans exhibitions but with occasional loans from within the EU.

Single Transfer Transport UK, EU and Worldwide

To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services and occasional storage including but not restricted to the UK, EU and world-wide.

Transport for Specialist Requirements

To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services for works requiring specialist handling and removal (for example large sculpture, works containing hazardous substances etc.).

Exhibition Transport UK Excluding Airport Requirements

To provide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions (excluding air freight requirements) from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition for predominantly UK loans exhibitions but with occasional loans from within the EU.

Single Transfer Transport UK, EU and Worldwide Excluding Airport Requirements

To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services and occasional storage (excluding air freight requirements) including but not restricted to the UK, EU and worldwide.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446199
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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=APR446199&idx=1
    14th April 2022 - PIN - Request for Information - Scope
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446199&idx=2
    14th April 2022 - PIN - Request for Information - Response
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446199
    Art Transportation Services Framework: PIN - Request for Information - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) has an existing multi supplier, multi lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Art Transportation Services which is due to expire. The existing Framework Agreement provides for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings as well as for services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities and is currently structured into 6 Lots. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the market place in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes.

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