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

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39ce55a6-90b8-4b88-b198-92d73988f77f

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## Summary

The Tate Galleries are seeking tenders for the "Art Transport Framework Agreement 2022," aimed at establishing a framework for the packing, handling, and safe movement of exhibition loans. This opportunity falls under the transport services category and is applicable for deliveries within the UK as well as internationally, including various territories such as the Isle of Man and Guernsey. The open procurement method is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 5th August 2022, and the contract period is expected to commence on 1st October 2022 and last until 30th September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the transport and logistics sectors, particularly those experienced in handling delicate and high-value artworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity for qualified businesses looking to expand their portfolio through collaboration with prestigious institutions like the Tate Galleries. Companies focusing on art logistics, exhibition support, and transportation services would find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

This PIN is intended to alert the market to an upcoming opportunity to tender for the Tate Galleries Transport Framework Agreement (TFA). The TFA is a framework agreement which provides for the 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b487368-2112-4541-a68b-23dbcac0aef9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b487368-2112-4541-a68b-23dbcac0aef9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b487368-2112-4541-a68b-23dbcac0aef9
  4th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=702412063
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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