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title: "Fine Art & Object Packing & Transportation Framework Agreement"
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buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM"
published: "2018-08-13"
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# Fine Art & Object Packing & Transportation Framework Agreement

Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-debc0b80-2146-41ae-8100-2e1d43315181

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum, located in London, has completed a procurement process for a "Fine Art & Object Packing & Transportation Framework Agreement." This project, classified under cargo handling and storage services, was initiated to establish non-exclusive framework agreements with transport companies for the packing and transportation of fine art and related services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 9th July 2018 and the contract running from 8th August 2018 to 8th July 2021. The total contract value amounted to £4,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in logistics, packaging, and art transportation services, particularly those offering insurance and storage solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to engage in this market, leveraging their agility and specialized expertise to meet the unique requirements of art and exhibition transportation. Competitors may explore the tender details and prepare competitive bids to secure business growth in this niche 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/2a52d5b5-660d-4600-89ba-4a032148c20d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2018 - 8 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARTINSPEED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a52d5b5-660d-4600-89ba-4a032148c20d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a52d5b5-660d-4600-89ba-4a032148c20d
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=338152696
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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