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title: "GSV1610-Provision of Conservation Treatment for Paintings"
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# GSV1610-Provision of Conservation Treatment for Paintings

Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9dfe8e0-9f60-480c-8fef-68104c9ab36b

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## Summary

The Houses of Parliament in London are currently seeking bids for the provision of conservation treatment for significant paintings by Daniel Maclise, specifically 'Waterloo' and 'Trafalgar', located in the Royal Gallery of the Palace of Westminster. This procurement process, classified under the painting work industry, follows an open procedure and is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon UK time on Thursday, 22nd June 2017. The contract period is expected to start on 15th July 2017 and will span up to four years, depending on test outcomes and conservation pilot results. The estimated value of the contract is £80,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in conservation, restoration, and related services, particularly those with experience in heritage projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this procurement, given the specifics of the work required, which may involve intricate and detailed work on historical artworks. Firms that can demonstrate relevant expertise and a commitment to quality and craftsmanship will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The Houses of Parliament wish to progress with the procurement of specialist conservation for Daniel Maclise's wall paintings 'Waterloo' and 'Trafalgar' in the Royal Gallery, Palace of Westminster. Subject to satisfactory tests and successful conservation pilot phase in 2017, it is planned the conservation treatment will be undertaken in regular short periods. This is likely to be carried out over three to four years, and will be reviewed regularly. Additional information: The ITT documentation will be accessible at the Houses of Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV1610 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 noon UK time on Thursday 22nd of June 2017. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8988aa5d-47f1-4dcd-a079-814a3c379d31 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2017 - 14 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENT UK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45442100 - Painting work
- 45442180 - Repainting work

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2017 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8988aa5d-47f1-4dcd-a079-814a3c379d31
- 1 Jun 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8988aa5d-47f1-4dcd-a079-814a3c379d31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8988aa5d-47f1-4dcd-a079-814a3c379d31
  1st June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk

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