---
title: "Fine Art Transportation and Storage Framework for National Gallery and others"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db9c"
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# Fine Art Transportation and Storage Framework for National Gallery and others

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db9c

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## Summary

The National Gallery has initiated a significant procurement process involving the transportation and storage of fine art collections for itself, National Portrait Gallery, Historic Royal Palaces, and Wallace Collection. This process includes services applicable within London and potentially involves other major museums and galleries in the UK and overseas. The procurement method is open and utilises a competitive flexible procedure. Contracts are slated to commence on 4 May 2026 and could extend to 31 March 2030 subject to performance. Several lots have been awarded which pertain to medium and long-term storage, land transportation within Great Britain, and UK & international transportation. With the procurement method set as open, potential suppliers had until 13 February 2026 to submit their tenders, following an enquiry period ending on 8 December 2025.

The framework agreement presents substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialised in transport agency services and storage solutions, particularly those with experience in handling fine art, complex logistics, and stringent security arrangements. Businesses capable of providing road, sea, or airfreight transportation and storage facilities that meet museum and UK Government Indemnity standards are well-suited to engage. Suppliers like Constantine Limited, Momart Limited, Crozier Fine Arts Limited, Crown Fine Art Limited, and others have already positioned themselves within this high-profile sector through awarded contracts. This framework aligns with strategic growth for businesses looking to leverage their expertise in art logistics, potentially expanding their operations to include services for renowned UK museums and international exhibitions.

## Notice

Transportation of fine art and other objects with the collections or borrowed from other lenders for the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, Historic Royal Palaces and the Wallace Collection. Other major museums and galleries may choose to use the framework.

### Lot Information

Land Transportation in Great Britain

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

UK & International Transportation

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

Complex International Transportation

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

Medium and Long Term Storage

Renewal: options to extend to a maximum four years subject to performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036670-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 4 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | 2027-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | £23,000,000 |
| Awards value | £23,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERY |
| Additional buyers | HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES; NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY; WALLACE COLLECTION |
| 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 | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CONSTANTINE; CROWN FINE ART; CROZIER FINE ARTS; GANDER AND WHITE SHIPPING; MOMART; PARADIGM 33 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63520000 - Transport agency services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036670-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071536-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071529-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036670-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071536-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071529-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://const.co.uk
- http://www.crownfineart.com
- http://www.farcroftgroup.com
- http://www.paradigm33.co.uk
- https://momart.com/
- https://www.crozierfinearts.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/UFE9S6K632
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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