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Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)

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08 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow), through Glasgow Life Museums, is procuring fine art transport, packing and associated services for a forthcoming exhibition. The requirement includes supplying packing materials, coordinating loans and carrying out condition checks, alongside the specialist handling, transport and, where required, storage of fine art, museum objects, cultural collections and other high-value fragile items. The work will be delivered in Glasgow. This is a specialist cultural and museum logistics service rather than general haulage, requiring secure handling and appropriate controls for sensitive objects. Glasgow Life is the buyer, with the service supporting its museum exhibition programme. The procurement is classified under CPV 92500000, covering library, archive, museum and other cultural services.

The procurement has reached tender: Glasgow Life invited offers using a restricted procedure, with electronic submission. There is one lot for the fine art transport and packaging service. The estimated value is £150,000. The buyer set 9 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC as the tender submission deadline, with shortlisted candidates due to be invited to submit bids on 29 October 2026. The contract period is 450 days, and bids must remain valid for 120 days after submission. Variants are not allowed. Selection covers economic and financial standing, including positive pre-tax profitability over three years, positive net worth and no insolvency process, as well as technical experience. Evaluation requires two relevant examples from the previous three years and a pass/fail confirmation of required premises approvals and scheme compliance.

This opportunity suits specialist fine art logistics companies, museum transport providers and operators experienced in moving high-value, fragile or culturally sensitive goods. Bidders need secure premises and operational controls covering packing, handling, transport, storage and delivery, with the capacity to manage environmental, security, insurance, access and scheduling requirements. They must provide two relevant contracts delivered within the previous three years, describing the client, scope, objects handled, protection measures, outcomes and delivery performance. Services must comply with the UK Government Indemnity Scheme transport conditions. Storage premises must be approved by the Manager of Security and Protection Advice at Arts Council England and meet the scheme’s security and environmental conditions. Required cover includes employers’ liability, public liability, product liability and professional indemnity insurance, with community benefits also required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services

Notice Description

Glasgow Life Museums has a requirement for the provision of Fine Art Transport, Packing and Associated Services, including packing materials, coordination and condition checking of loans for a forthcoming exhibition

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services for a forthcoming exhibition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20264 weeks to go
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
Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1LH
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

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