--- title: "Oil Paintings and Frames Conservation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2021-08-09" --- # Oil Paintings and Frames Conservation Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57db7fb2-e02c-48a1-91d1-38865923ae09.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum (NAM) is seeking a suitable conservation company or conservator for the conservation of six oil paintings and the production of one frame. This tender, titled "Oil Paintings and Frames Conservation," falls under the cultural services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on 12 August 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 16 August 2021 to 17 September 2021, and the work can be conducted either on-site at the NAM premises in Stevenage or offsite. The total contract value is estimated at £12,500, and participants will need to demonstrate relevant qualifications and the necessary insurance coverage. This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the conservation and restoration sector, particularly those with experience in art or heritage object conservation. Businesses that hold accredited status, such as the Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers (PACR), will find this project especially appealing. The fixed hours of approximately 112, combined with the emphasis on documented and approved conservation treatments, create a beneficial framework for qualified contractors to showcase their expertise and potentially build a lasting relationship with a prominent institution like the National Army Museum. ## 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 August/early September 2021. The NAM asks that all work be completed by order of gallery installation as specified by the deadlines. Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have insurance covering the total value of the objects and public liability to the value of PS5,000,000 We will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. As this contract is for a fixed number of hours, tenders may be made without viewing the objects beforehand. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f281dd-29b8-4802-90dd-202c7d272e9d | | 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 | 9 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Aug 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | 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 - 9 Aug 2021 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f281dd-29b8-4802-90dd-202c7d272e9d - 27 Jul 2021 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f281dd-29b8-4802-90dd-202c7d272e9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f281dd-29b8-4802-90dd-202c7d272e9d 9th August 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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