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title: "Transportation and Long Term Storage of the National Portrait Gallery National Collection"
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# Transportation and Long Term Storage of the National Portrait Gallery National Collection

Buyer: NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53d536fc-7785-48f0-bbb2-5bbe125ef7bb

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## Summary

The National Portrait Gallery in London is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Transportation and Long Term Storage of the National Portrait Gallery National Collection." The tender is open and set to close on 21 October 2019 at 12:00 BST. This procurement involves providing services such as de-installation, long-term storage, and reinstallation of the national collection, including associated transport requirements. The contract is anticipated to start on 1 June 2020 and will run until 31 March 2023, with an open procurement method allowing multiple suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage services and logistics, particularly those with experience in handling art and artefacts. Companies that can offer comprehensive transport and packing solutions, alongside safe storage facilities, will be ideally positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses focusing on large-scale collection management and restoration services may find this contract beneficial for expansion and collaboration within the arts sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 and IV.2.7 Instead of: 21 October 2019 Time: 12:00 Read New: 04 November 2019 Time: 12:00 The National Portrait Gallery requires an agent to provide the de-installation, long term storage and reinstallation of the national collection currently held on display at the Gallery, this contract will also include all the transport requirements relating to this project. There will also be the requirement to provide packing materials and for an agent to de-install and pack some works, including at the Gallery's off-site store. It is envisaged that the rest of the collection will be packed by Gallery specialists, but further assistance maybe required. The tender lists two options which are detailed in the tender documents and the Gallery will award an option based funding availability and space allocation at other sites. Please note that the Gallery retains the right to not award this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ec3329-c63b-4d2a-a52b-3bd524542690 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 PORTRAIT GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2H 0HE |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63121100 - Storage services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 11:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ec3329-c63b-4d2a-a52b-3bd524542690
- 14 Sep 2019 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ec3329-c63b-4d2a-a52b-3bd524542690

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ec3329-c63b-4d2a-a52b-3bd524542690
  18th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Storage-services./H82N7843BW
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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