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title: "Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services

Buyer: THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c80c

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## Summary

The Barbican Centre, representing the City of London Corporation, has concluded a comprehensive procurement process aimed at securing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for art transportation services. This agreement spans across different global regions and involves four lots, with services covering the UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and worldwide. The initiative is categorised under cargo handling and storage services, aligning with CPV code 63100000. This procurement, finalised under an open procedure, encapsulates services extending from the packaging and transport of fine art to project management and technical advice. The framework commenced following the award on 21 July 2025 and is set for a duration of four years, with active contracts established and seven suppliers appointed across the lots.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities operating in transportation, logistics, and technical consultancy for art and exhibition services. The non-exclusive nature of the framework means a variety of suppliers can engage in lucrative projects involving niche art handling logistics across diverse geographic regions. Companies with expertise in multi-modal transport solutions, including air, sea, and road, and those capable of offering specialist project management skills in art logistics would be well-suited to participate. With the estimated annual value reaching GBP 950,000 and potential collaborations with various City of London Corporation departments, businesses can leverage this framework to expand their client base and secure substantial projects over its four-year term.

## Notice

The Barbican Centre (on behalf of the City of London Corporation) has procured a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for an art transportation service to cover its requirements domestically and internationally. The Framework Agreement has therefore been divided into the following for 4 Lots according to different areas of the world: - Lot 1: UK - Lot 2: UK and Europe - Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan - Lot 4: Worldwide For lots 3 and 4, transport could be by air, sea and / or road. The Framework Agreement shall be utilised to award work for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place; and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered according to the relevant Lot. Other departments of the City of London Corporation will also have the ability to utilise the Framework Agreement for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those services specified in the procurement documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those Services specified under the established Framework Agreement. This has now been awarded to a total of seven suppliers ranging from 5-6 suppliers per Lot after an FTS Open procedure. The Framework agreement length is 4 years.

### Lot Information

Lot Lot 1: UK

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within the UK. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in the UK. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including the call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those Services specified under the established framework agreement

Lot Lot 2: UK and Europe

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within the UK and Europe. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in the UK and Europe. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.

Lot Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Transport could be by air, sea and / or road. In addition, the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in these areas. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.

Lot Lot 4: Worldwide

Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work worldwide. Transport could be by air, sea and / or road. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in these areas. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045369-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2P 2EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANTINE; CROWN FINE ART; HARROW GREEN; K PAK; KUEHNE + NAGEL; MOMART; MTEC WAREHOUSING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63110000 - Cargo handling services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2025 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045369-2025
- 13 Dec 2024 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040310-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.capitalesourcing.com
- https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

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