--- title: "Oil Painting and Frames Conservation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2021-12-01" --- # Oil Painting and Frames Conservation Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3596012f-fb4b-45bc-80fe-4ee9572e5ee8.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum is seeking to appoint a conservator for the "Oil Painting and Frames Conservation" project, which involves the conservation of six oil paintings and the production and conservation of one frame. This contract represents approximately 112 hours of work and is anticipated to commence by late December 2021 or early January 2022. The deadline for tender submissions is 17 December 2021, with the work expected to be completed by 31 January 2022. This procurement falls under the cultural services category and uses a limited procurement method via competitive quotation, given that it is below threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified professionals in the conservation sector, particularly those with experience in oil painting restoration. Businesses that could effectively compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with appropriate insurance coverage for the value of the objects and professional liability. The potential conservator can benefit from attending the National Army Museum's Storage Facility beforehand, which may support their bids by providing additional context and understanding of the specific requirements of the project, enhancing their chances of success in this competitive process. ## Notice The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to conserve six oil paintings and the production of one frame and conservation of one frame. Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. It is beneficial, though not essential, for the conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers). Of the six paintings, all have had recent condition assessments with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation of the objects (following discussion and approval of all treatments by the NAM); full documentation, including written reports and photographs, relating to the treatment of each object (sent to the NAM on completion of the project). This contract is for approx.112 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM, can be carried out at NAM premises at Stevenage or offsite by the conservator. If offsite then a UKRG security supplement will be required. It is anticipated that the work would start by late December/early January 2021. The Museum will require the work to be completed within an agreed schedule which will be finalized once an appointment is made. Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have insurance covering the total value of the objects and professional and public liability to the value of PS5,000,000 The Museum will provide existing condition assessments, images, and a full descriptions of the objects. All potential tenderers although not required, are recommended to attend NAM's Storage Facility at Stevenage before submitting a price for the works. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e913b-3e02-4e93-b96d-97746b0b48f5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW3 4HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Royal Hospital | | Westminster constituency | Chelsea and Fulham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e913b-3e02-4e93-b96d-97746b0b48f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/896e913b-3e02-4e93-b96d-97746b0b48f5 1st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nam.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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