--- title: "Transportation and Installation of Paintings and 2D Items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2016-12-20" --- # Transportation and Installation of Paintings and 2D Items Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-91654d17-2f35-4580-a52c-867b40876c6f.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum in London is seeking a qualified Art Handling/Installation company for the transportation and installation of 109 oil paintings and 143 framed 2D works as part of its preparations for gallery reopening in Spring 2017. This tender, titled "Transportation and Installation of Paintings and 2D Items," is currently at the tender stage, with submissions requested by 16 January 2017. The total estimated value of the contract is £10,000, and the contract period is set to commence from 30 January 2017, lasting until 28 February 2017, with all work to be carried out at the Museum's Chelsea location. This procurement opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses specialising in art handling and installation services to engage with the National Army Museum. Companies with experience in transporting and installing large artworks, particularly those with the capability to ensure safe transit and installation in gallery environments, would be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that demonstrate relevant expertise and a solid track record in similar projects are particularly encouraged to apply, as this contract offers a pathway to highlighted experience in the cultural services sector. ## Notice The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint an Art Handling/Installation company ('the company') to transport and install a group of 109 oil paintings and 143 framed 2D works on paper in preparation for reopening its gallery spaces in Spring 2017. Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. The company will be responsible for: 1.) Liaison with NAM as well as other contractors from XXX appointment onwards to ensure the installation program is sequenced with other on-site building work and fit out activities. 2.) The provision of suitable packing systems, where necessary, to enable safe movement of the objects during transit. This will include Soft soft wrapping materials. Please note there are two large panorama's NAM. 1965-09-46 which is 6.8m long (this has a transit-frame) and NAM. 1954-12-21-1 which is 5m long and will require soft packing. 3.) The fixing of hanging fittings to all of the works on paper: the Museum will provide Springlock security fittings for this. Also, fixing or changing hanging fittings to some of the oil paintings: the Museum will provide Oz clips or hooks or mirror plates for this, depending on the individual painting. 4.) The transportation of the objects from the NAM store in Stevenage to the Museum in Chelsea. All works will be required to be transported in a vehicle fitted with climatic control and air-ride suspension. 5.) Positioning of all objects in pre-designated positions within the galleries. Close liaison with base build contractorthe Museum is required to identify a route that will be left clear through the galleries in order to allow installation of the objects. 6.) Responsibility for duty of care to building and internal structures during installation of objects. All precautions must be taken to avoid damage including the supply/fitting of suitable protection for floor and other areas of gallery spaces during installation of objects. 7.) Unpacking and Install : 109 Oil paintings and 143 2D works unpacked, mirror plated and hung. This will includeThe Museum will provide hanging materialsfittings. Contractors are required to demonstrate that they have in-depth experience of handling, transporting and hanging/installing large oil paintings and 2D works. Additional information: All documents required for this tender are on the attached link ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aed5762-8dd9-4e1f-bcee-08cbd53079b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 28 Feb 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2016 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aed5762-8dd9-4e1f-bcee-08cbd53079b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aed5762-8dd9-4e1f-bcee-08cbd53079b4 20th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58bb4d3f-fd48-4721-bda6-b177da180d9e - http://www.nam.ac.uk/downloads/ArtHangTenderDrawingsandLists.zip ## 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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