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title: "Fine Art & Object Packing & Transportation Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9bd71076-7529-40a1-84eb-6a46ab7db390"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
published: "2018-04-20"
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# Fine Art & Object Packing & Transportation Framework Agreement

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9bd71076-7529-40a1-84eb-6a46ab7db390

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum, located in London, is conducting an open tender for a "Fine Art & Object Packing & Transportation Framework Agreement." The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, was published on 20th April 2018 and is set to close on 5th June 2018. This agreement aims to establish non-exclusive contracts with transportation companies for the handling, packing, and transport of fine art and related services over a contract period starting on 4th July 2018 and ending on 3rd July 2021. The industry category for this procurement is classified under cargo handling and storage services, potentially allowing operations to extend to locations within the UK and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in transportation, logistics, and fine art services. Companies that provide packing and transport services, along with technical assistance, project management, and insurance for fine art, would find this tender particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an ideal opening for innovative service providers seeking to expand their market presence in the art transportation sector.

## Notice

The V&A is seeking to put in place non-exclusive, non-binding framework agreements with a number of transport companies for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings. The agreements will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0b5cc-63a4-4143-8b0f-4ea32369cc9b |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2018 - 3 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| 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 | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0b5cc-63a4-4143-8b0f-4ea32369cc9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0b5cc-63a4-4143-8b0f-4ea32369cc9b
  20th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Cargo-handling-and-storage-services./V63VK6J99P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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