--- title: "Framing and Conservation of Oil Paintings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2023-04-21" --- # Framing and Conservation of Oil Paintings Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum is seeking a conservator for the conservation of 10 oil paintings and frames, as well as related services such as glazing and documentation. The procurement process involves a limited competitive quotation, with tender submissions due by May 12, 2023. The contract is valued at approximately £10,000 and is expected to start in May 2023, with all work to be completed by July 31, 2023. The opportunity falls under the Library, archives, museums and other cultural services category. This tender offers business growth opportunities for conservation companies with experience in art restoration, particularly those holding accredited status. Small and medium-sized enterprises are considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure they have the necessary insurance coverage and expertise in conserving artworks. This opportunity may appeal to businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the cultural sector and provide services to renowned institutions like the National Army Museum. ## Notice The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to: - conserve 10 oil paintings and their frames - production of one frame - glazing of 3 works 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). All of the 10 paintings and frames 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) onsite at our store in Steven age or offsite with appropriate checks including a UKRG security supplement and insurance cover will be required. This contract is for approx 330 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM. It is anticipated that the work would start by in May 2023. The NAM all work be completed and delivered to the Museum by 31 Jul 2023. 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 The Museum will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. As this contract is for a fixed number of hours, tenderers may be made without viewing the objects beforehand however prior to submitting a tender the supplier will be required to discuss the requirements with the Museum. Tenders will be submitted to tenders@nam.ac.uk by the closing date in this notice. Estimates for costs including total cost for the work must be entered onto the attached Condition Report which is attached to this notice. They are not to be sent to the requesting department. Tenderers must supply the names and contact details of three references for similar works ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c682db88-24ad-4a19-865a-69673a9d8549 | | 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 | 21 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2023 at 11:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c682db88-24ad-4a19-865a-69673a9d8549 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c682db88-24ad-4a19-865a-69673a9d8549 21st April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c77e8d8-b7db-4f58-83a8-ff32109889df Condition Report and Costing Sheet ## 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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