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title: "National Museums Liverpool - Sickert: A Life in Art."
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# National Museums Liverpool - Sickert: A Life in Art.

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8703d0ed-a623-4507-9fdc-54714125158c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves National Museums Liverpool, seeking tenders for the exhibition "Sickert: A Life in Art," which will run at the Walker Art Gallery from 18 September 2021 to 27 February 2022. The primary focus is on the crating and transport of art loans, with necessary deliveries starting from 31 August 2021 and installation scheduled from 1 to 15 September 2021. This project falls under the transport services category, and bidders were required to submit their proposals by 28 June 2021. The project utilises an open procurement method below the threshold of £75,000, with the contract awarded valued at £75,000. The successful supplier is based in London, operating under the name CONSTANTINE LIMITED.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport and logistics, particularly those with expertise in the handling of art and cultural artefacts. Businesses that possess experience in overseeing transport arrangements, including import and export logistics, and who can comply with the specific requirements for art handling, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the intricate details surrounding the transport of international loans, companies with capabilities in cargo handling and storage services will also find this project aligns well with their operational strengths.

## Notice

National Museums Liverpool is staging a major exhibition of works by the artist Walter Sickert. The exhibition Sickert: A Life in Art, is to be held at the Walker Art Gallery from 18th September 2021 to 27th February 2022 Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the crating and transport of loans to the Walker Art Gallery for the exhibition Sickert: A Life in Art. All loans in to the exhibition are listed in Appendix F. Delivery to the Walker Art Gallery must be from 31st August 2021. Installation of the exhibition is scheduled to run from the 1st to 15th September 2021. At the close of the exhibition all loans are to be collected and returned to lenders. De-installation of the exhibition is scheduled to run from 1st to 11th March 2022. There is one overseas loan in to the exhibition. The appointed agent is expected to oversee all transport arrangements including import and export paperwork, cargo and airside supervision and coordination with overseas agent. The loan will not be accompanied by a courier. All Objects must be transported in accordance with the General transport conditions set out in Annex E of the UK Government Indemnity Scheme Guidelines for national institution. Bidders are encouraged to cost for the use of re-usable crates where possible but should include a cost for the collection and disposal of empty crates from lenders if applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7e3ce0-4d51-48dc-b0e3-a8b7db8ae678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2021 - 27 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANTINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2021 at 21:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7e3ce0-4d51-48dc-b0e3-a8b7db8ae678
- 21 Sep 2021 at 21:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7e3ce0-4d51-48dc-b0e3-a8b7db8ae678
- 7 Jun 2021 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8a83ef-9175-4e77-b259-02c14a447241

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7e3ce0-4d51-48dc-b0e3-a8b7db8ae678
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c8a83ef-9175-4e77-b259-02c14a447241
  7th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c182d83-146d-4c4f-8d79-ef6c8c705734
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74c49903-17cd-4021-bd10-18dd8966d762
  Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af253d9e-5b9f-4a99-9075-4604b2230bfe
  Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06901b76-0c95-43bd-8768-01c4128f28e0
  Appendix C - Safety Guidelines for Contractors feb2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7934cb37-cf70-4a9a-a62c-c154d9026882
  Appendix D - Contractor HS assessment Questionnaire Feb2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b2af0bb6-d1e2-45c6-a5ad-d8023bc4d9a2
  Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34970d68-4677-4d14-9847-e882fd93b0f0
  Sickert. A Life in Art - Appendix F

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