--- title: "Fine Art Transportation Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL GALLERY" published: "2017-12-07" --- # Fine Art Transportation Framework Buyer: THE NATIONAL GALLERY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef22d4de-722a-47b7-ae6e-e0d77d144523.json) ## Summary The National Gallery, located in London, has announced a procurement process for the "Fine Art Transportation Framework" to secure services related to the transportation of artworks. This tender, classified under "Transport agency services" (CPV code 63520000), is currently in the 'Tender' stage and is open for submissions until 2nd January 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2018 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. Interested suppliers should note the emphasis on the handling of high-value art objects, and the procurement is being conducted via an open procedure. This opportunity offers a significant growth avenue for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with expertise in fine art logistics, especially those with experience in transporting valuable artworks both within the UK and internationally. As the National Gallery seeks to ensure the safe and appropriate handling of cultural objects, businesses that can demonstrate a profound understanding of fine art transport requirements and maintain high standards in this field are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Date of opening of tenders Instead of: Read: Place of text to be modified: deadline for receipt of tenders Instead of: Read: Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Galleries require fine art transport agents to provide all services associated with the transportation of works of art between various sites. Works of art may be from the permanent collections of the Galleries or may be borrowed from other institutions, organisations and private individuals. Most movements of Objects are within the UK and mainland Europe but all regions of the world can be included. The Galleries have categorized their transportation requirements into three Lots, which increase increase in complexity. The Galleries are committed to ensuring that the works of art in the collections and the cultural objects it borrows are handled, transported, stored and displayed in the safest and most appropriate ways possible, and the successful suppliers shall be able to demonstrate understanding and experience of the handling and transportation of high value fine art objects. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4556e089-ffac-4041-b1e7-f3d6b6ac9652 | | 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 | 7 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 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 | THE NATIONAL GALLERY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5DN | | 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 | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63520000 - Transport agency services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2017 at 08:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4556e089-ffac-4041-b1e7-f3d6b6ac9652 - 3 Dec 2017 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4556e089-ffac-4041-b1e7-f3d6b6ac9652 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4556e089-ffac-4041-b1e7-f3d6b6ac9652 7th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Transport-agency-services./VWVP87R2UN Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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