--- title: "Conservation of 19th Century Oil Painting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM" published: "2022-07-17" --- # Conservation of 19th Century Oil Painting Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e585f8e6-83b0-4866-94a4-85929d8f74b6.json) ## Summary The National Army Museum in London is seeking tender submissions for the conservation of a 19th-century oil painting titled 'Dawn of Waterloo'. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 19th August 2022. The contract is valued at £10,750 and the work is expected to commence on 26th August 2022, concluding by 17th March 2023. This opportunity falls under the CPV classification for library, archives, museums, and other cultural services and is structured as an open procurement process below the threshold. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in art conservation and restoration. Companies or individual conservators with experience in handling historical artworks will find this contract particularly appealing. Potential bidders should ideally possess accredited status and necessary insurance, ensuring they are capable of managing the specific requirements posed by the conservation of valuable cultural heritage items. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's visibility and reputation within the cultural sector, thereby contributing to business growth. ## Notice The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to conserve a 19th century oil painting, details as below: Title: 'Dawn of Waterloo'. The 'Reveille' in the bivouac of the Scots Greys on the morning of the battle, 1815 signed with initials and dated lower left '18 EB 95', by Lady Butler (Elizabeth Southerden Butler, nee Thompson), 1895, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1895. Medium/support/size: Oil on canvas, 1264mm x 1962mm unframed, 1362m x 2063.5mm currently framed in plain gilded wooden slip (to be replaced at a later stage). Condition overview: From examination, the painting appears to be in stable condition in both structural and aesthetic terms. A condition report has been recently completed with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation of the painting (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). The Museum has had a condition report carried out and this is attached to this tender. Time scale and hours: This contract is for approx 228-335 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM can be carried out at NAM premises or offsite by the conservator. If offsite then a UKRG security supplement will be required. It is anticipated that the work would start by mid November 2022 and be completed by the mid March 2023 i.e. by the end of this financial year. 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). 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 We will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. The Museum recognises the need for potential tenderers to visit the site for an inspection and subject to staff availability, this can be arranged by appointment with the nominated person. Tenderers should complete their costs for the work on the attached Condition Report. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0455042b-23ac-442d-aa3b-4573a3416d01 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Aug 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,750 | | 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 - 17 Jul 2022 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0455042b-23ac-442d-aa3b-4573a3416d01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0455042b-23ac-442d-aa3b-4573a3416d01 17th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f398de63-a81a-4296-b193-84106cf886d0 Tender Brief - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7cc4eed-f45c-425f-82c8-9c21c838ebb8 Annex A ## 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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