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Provision of Art and Ceremonial Collections Valuation Services

Argyll and Bute Council

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31 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council is procuring specialist valuation services for its art and ceremonial collections. The work is a professional services requirement covering comprehensive inspections, current market valuations and clear reporting to the Council, including recommendations and any issues identified. For the art collections, the provider will review the Anderson Trust Collection and the Argyll and Bute Museum & Libraries Collection, including items held at sites such as Helensburgh Library, Campbeltown Museum, Corran Halls, Oban Municipal Buildings, Rothesay Pavilion and Library HQ Dunoon. The ceremonial lot covers civic and baillie chains at Kilmory Castle, Inveraray Castle and Mull Museum. Delivery is across Argyll and Bute, including Lochgilphead, Inveraray and Mull.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission required. It is divided into two lots, Art Collections and Ceremonial Collections, and suppliers may bid for both. The buyer set 21 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC as the tender deadline and bid-opening time; the award period starts at that time. Each lot has a 70-day contract period, and submitted bids must remain valid for 90 days from the deadline. The evaluation will consider compliant offers under the procurement requirements, with variants not allowed. Electronic ordering and payment are provided for, and electronic invoicing is allowed. The contracting authority is Argyll and Bute Council.

This opportunity suits specialist art valuers, museum and heritage consultants, auction-house valuation teams and experienced independent practitioners able to assess collections for insurance purposes and reflect current market conditions. Bidders need the expertise to value diverse artworks and historically significant ceremonial regalia, while inspecting objects across multiple council and museum sites. The work also requires the ability to recognise conservation needs, condition risks and issues that should be escalated, then communicate findings and recommendations clearly to a public-sector client. Suppliers should have sufficient capacity and geographical reach to coordinate inspections across Argyll and Bute, including remote or dispersed locations. A business can pursue either collection type or both, subject to meeting the requirements for each lot.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Art and Ceremonial Collections Valuation Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a suitably experienced provider(s) to undertake a comprehensive valuation of its art and ceremonial collections and to establish clear communication channels with the Council regarding findings, recommendations and any issues identified during the valuation process.

Lot Information

Art Collections

There are two significant art collections under the care of the Council: - The Anderson Trust Collection - The Argyll and Bute Museum & Libraries Collection The appointed provider shall: - Conduct a comprehensive review and valuation for insurance purposes. - Inspect items across multiple sites (Helensburgh Library, Campbeltown Museum, Corran Halls, Oban Municipal Buildings, Rothesay Pavilion, Library HQ Dunoon, etc.). - Provide updated valuations reflecting current market conditions. - Identify any conservation needs or risks observed during inspection.

Ceremonial Collections

The Council is seeking a suitably experienced provider to undertake a comprehensive valuation of its ceremonial collection and to establish clear communication channels with the Council regarding findings, recommendations and any issues identified during the valuation process. The Council owns a diverse and historically significant collection of ceremonial regalia. The regalia vary in age, design, materials and provenance, reflecting the civic heritage of their respective towns and communities. The ceremonial collections comprise of civic and baillie chains held across several locations: - Twelve chains under the care of the Council, housed at Kilmory Castle, Lochgilphead - One chain under the care of Inveraray Castle - Two chains under the care of Mull Museum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838376
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561314
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Further Information

Notice Documents

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