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title: "Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022"
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# Tate Galleries - Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022

Buyer: TATE GALLERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b882789-0e7c-4fc5-9ae0-ec6f175d86cd

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## Summary

The Tate Gallery is initiating a tender for the "Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022," aimed at procuring services for the packing, handling, and safe movement of exhibition loans both within the UK and internationally. The procurement process is currently in the active Tender stage, with proposals due by 5 August 2022. The total estimated contract value is £11,000,000, and the contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2022, lasting until 31 March 2027. This opportunity falls under the category of transport agency services and is relevant to businesses operating in art logistics and transport.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the transport and handling of valuable and delicate artworks. Companies with expertise in the coordination and management of art logistics, particularly those experienced in international transport and high-value item handling, will be well-suited to compete. The anticipated contract also indicates a preference for Voluntary and Community Sector Enterprises, highlighting an inclusive approach to engaging with various types of service providers in the art transportation industry.

## Notice

Tate requires contractors to provide for the packing, handling, and safe movement of exhibition loans from private and institutional lenders from within the UK and abroad to some, or all of Tate's sites and to other venues in the UK and abroad (in the case of touring exhibitions) and to provide for the packing, handling, and safe movement of Tate Collection works from Tate sites to other venues in the UK and abroad (in the case of International Programme tours). Contractors will be responsible for collection from the lender to delivery back to the lender at the end of the exhibition/exhibition tour. These services will require contractors who are skilled and have experience of dealing with the coordination, control, and management of the packing and transport of exhibitions comprising high value, delicate and environmentally sensitive works of art in a variety of media and from a wide range of source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834552ac-609e-484a-835b-0d5919ea9f99 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TATE GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 15:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834552ac-609e-484a-835b-0d5919ea9f99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834552ac-609e-484a-835b-0d5919ea9f99
  1st July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Transport-agency-services./83944QM377
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