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title: "Fine Art and Object Transportation and Storage Framework Agreement"
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# Fine Art and Object Transportation and Storage Framework Agreement

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bedfa9b-a099-405d-b0e2-f767853f60c0

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## Summary

The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery is initiating a procurement process for a Fine Art and Object Transportation and Storage Framework Agreement, categorised under transport agency services. This open tender, published on 8th October 2021, aims to secure services for the transportation of fine art within the UK and mainland Europe, with potential extension to global movements. The tender period is set to close on 30th November 2021, and the successful contracts will commence from 1st April 2022, running until 31st March 2026. The total estimated value of this procurement is £10 million.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in art handling and transportation, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) equipped to manage the complexities of fine art logistics. Competitors well-versed in artworks' safety and preservation during transit, as well as those with a solid track record in managing high-value items, would be particularly well-suited to respond to this opportunity. Engaging in this contract could foster growth and expansion for such businesses in the art transport sector.

## Notice

The Galleries require fine art transport agents to provide all services associated with the transportation of works of art between various sites. Works of art may be from the permanent collections of the Galleries or may be borrowed from other institutions, organisations and private individuals. Most movements of Objects are within the UK and mainland Europe but all regions of the world can be included. The Galleries have categorized their transportation requirements into three Lots, which increase increase in complexity, plus a fourth lot for the medium to long term storage of objects The Galleries are committed to ensuring that the works of art in the collections and the cultural objects it borrows are handled, transported, stored and displayed in the safest and most appropriate ways possible, and the successful suppliers shall be able to demonstrate understanding and experience of the handling and transportation of high value fine art objects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b523bb5-719c-4df3-9a87-61d75bb72f4e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5DN |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b523bb5-719c-4df3-9a87-61d75bb72f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b523bb5-719c-4df3-9a87-61d75bb72f4e
  8th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Transport-agency-services./M6H687E282
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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