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title: "Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a463"
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# Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a463

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## Summary

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) is undertaking a public procurement process for "Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage" services, classified under CPV code 92521100 for museum-exhibition services. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract valued at £155,235, which was signed on March 14, 2022. The primary location for service delivery is The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. Key considerations for bidders include compliance with minimum security requirements related to cyber security, which must be evidenced through a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing participation from various suppliers.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in art handling, conservation, and transport services to engage with a major public sector client. Companies with expertise in the handling of high-value artworks, qualified art handlers, and secure transportation capabilities, particularly those offering climate-controlled facilities, will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms focused on providing community benefits are encouraged, as the SPCB seeks to enhance environmental and social value through their procurement practices, thus further promoting business growth within the arts sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body (SPCB) require a Contractor to provide comprehensive Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage services for the SPCB Collection and temporary loans and exhibitions. This is a re let of an existing service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This requirement will support the work carried out by The Scottish Parliament's Events and Exhibitions team who will manage this Contract. The team are responsible for the SPCB Collection, its conservation, and overall management of the Collection and professional, handling, install and transport services for exhibitions. It is essential we have trained art handlers for routine and emergency requirements. The Collection is publicly funded, governed by the SPCB on behalf of The Scottish Parliament, and must be managed to professional standards. The Collection is a significant cultural asset, which holds significant works of art by many of Scotland's leading artists and works by renowned international artists gifted by other legislatures. There are also large-scale works that need trained handlers to move. Additionally, the Parliament does not have the capacity to store artworks on site, a Contract is necessary that provides secure facilities that have the appropriate, secure and climate-controlled facility when it is necessary for artworks to be stored off-site. It is envisaged that the Contract will be awarded circa February 2022 and commence April 2022.

Renewal: 12 Months at the sole discretion of the SPCB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009340-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £155,235 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH99 1SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212311 - Art gallery construction work
- 92311000 - Works of art
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009340-2022
- 12 Jan 2022 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028718-2021
- 12 Jan 2022 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000862-2022
- 17 Dec 2021 at 14:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031630-2021
- 9 Apr 2021 at 13:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007410-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.creditsafe.com/products/business-credit-reports/
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.parliament.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034
- https://cyberassessment.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10284
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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