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title: "Tate Gallery Art Transport"
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# Tate Gallery Art Transport

Buyer: TATE GALLERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0772100-443c-44cb-aece-2bc7ca732089

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## Summary

The Tate Gallery is seeking to appoint experienced transport companies through an open tender for its Art Transport services. This procurement process, classified under road transport services, is targeted at suppliers who can offer secure, environmentally controlled storage and transportation of artworks. The tender period concludes on 22 January 2018, while the contract is expected to commence on 2 April 2018 and last until 31 March 2022. The services will be delivered predominantly in London, with some provisions extending throughout the UK, EU, and globally.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in art transportation and logistics, particularly those with experience in high-security environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the Tate intends to establish a maximum of five suppliers under two distinct lots for this framework agreement. Businesses equipped with the necessary infrastructure and expertise to ensure safe and effective handling of artworks will be well-suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth in this niche market.

## Notice

Tate are seeking to appoint experienced transport companies in the art transportation field who can assist with the packing and movement of artworks. Companies will be expected to provide high security, environmentally controlled storage and warehousing facilities. Tate intends to establish a framework agreement in two lots to serve it's requirements, 1. Exhibition transport throughout the UK, EU and worldwide and 2. the packing and transportation of works of art between Tate sites within the UK only. Tate expects to have a maximum of five suppliers in each of its two lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8031ff22-f51d-44a6-8c90-0b2a3feb3968 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | TATE GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4RG |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2017 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8031ff22-f51d-44a6-8c90-0b2a3feb3968

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8031ff22-f51d-44a6-8c90-0b2a3feb3968
  18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Road-transport-services./6927Q92465
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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