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title: "Collections Conservation Services For Preston City Councils Harris Your Place Project"
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buyer: "PRESTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Collections Conservation Services For Preston City Councils Harris Your Place Project

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc0ad788-d2da-4022-a257-d363b370cf5d

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## Summary

The Preston City Council has initiated a tender titled "Collections Conservation Services For Preston City Councils Harris Your Place Project" in the museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £40,000 in GBP. The tender deadline for submission is on June 19, 2023, and the contract period is scheduled from August 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

This tender by the Preston City Council presents an opportunity for businesses that provide conservation services for museums and historical sites to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in this open procedure procurement process. Businesses interested in remedial conservation, technical services, and museum installation support can explore this opportunity for potential growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The Harris, Museum, Art Gallery, and Library (the Harris) houses a permanent collection of fine art, decorative art, including textiles and fashion, and social history. The Harris would like to appoint a conservation provider for the following services and treatment of approximately 371 objects that will feature in new displays when the Harris reopens in Summer 2024. Remedial conservation including but not limited to easel paintings, gilded picture frames, sculpture, history objects, ceramics and glass, costume and textiles. Technical services including glazing/reglazing of easel paintings and making necessary frame adjustments and repairs. Advice regarding targeted freezer treatment of at-risk textiles before they are returned to the Harris building. Costs relating to the hire of equipment and purchase of materials will be covered by the client. Support for the installation of costume, including padding for mannequins and hanging sleeves/supports for flat textiles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f7a082-6f80-4197-a887-27c2fe48c065 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f7a082-6f80-4197-a887-27c2fe48c065

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7f7a082-6f80-4197-a887-27c2fe48c065
  19th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=199aac16-29f6-ed11-8122-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.preston.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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