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title: "Government Art Collection Framing Service and Materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afa1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Government Art Collection Framing Service and Materials

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afa1

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is initiating a procurement process for the "Government Art Collection Framing Service and Materials" project. This procurement falls under the industry category of art supplies and services related to picture frames, joinery, and carpentry, and is located in the United Kingdom. The current stage is planning, with a particular focus on supplier engagement. Key dates include a deadline for feedback on specifications and the supplier questionnaire by 24th June 2026 at 12 noon. The procurement aims to cover two lots: outsourced framing services and materials for in-house framing, with a contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, potentially extending to 31st August 2031.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in art supplies, framing services, and associated trades. The substantial budget of £1.7 million, potentially extending to £2.04 million, highlights the scope of opportunity available. Businesses experienced in delivering bespoke framing services or providing materials for in-house purposes would find this tender advantageous. Companies capable of contributing to the preventative conservation programme and enhancing the aesthetic of government art displays are encouraged to review the opportunity, participate in the market engagement, and submit their feedback by the specified date.

## Notice

The Government Art Collection (GAC) requires the provision of framing services and materials to support the GACs preventative conservation programme and to provide complimentary aesthetic to GAC art displays. We anticipate procuring the requirements in two lots, these are: Lot 1 - Outsourced Framing Services: Delivery of bespoke framing services as outlined within the attached specification. Lot 2 - Materials for in-house Framing Services: The provision of materials for in-house framing as outlined in the attached specification. Feedback is sought on specifications and the supplier questionnaire linked below. Interested suppliers should paste the link into their browser, and download a copy of the questionnaire. This includes the specification at annex 1. A completed questionnaire with feedback should be returned to: commercial@dcms.gov.uk by Wednesday 24th June 2026, at 12 noon referencing '104963 GAC Framing Services and Materials RFI' in the subject line. Link to supplier questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4-3_QNr6XrtyO2Rj6nHSEl1Tr_XedQn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102808539170485646967&rtpof=true&sd=true

### Planning Information

Feedback is sought on specifications and the supplier questionnaire linked below. 
Interested suppliers should paste the link into their browser, and download a copy of the questionnaire. This includes the specification at annex 1. A completed questionnaire with feedback should be returned to: commercial@dcms.gov.uk by Wednesday 24th June 2026, at 12 noon referencing ‘104963 GAC Framing Services and Materials RFI’ in the subject line. 
Link to supplier questionnaire:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4-3_QNr6XrtyO2Rj6nHSEl1Tr_XedQn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102808539170485646967&rtpof=true&sd=true

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053744-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 14820000 - Glass
- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
- 37800000 - Handicraft and art supplies
- 37820000 - Art supplies
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 39298200 - Picture frames
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 11:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053744-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053744-2026
  8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dcms.gov.uk
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4-3_QNr6XrtyO2Rj6nHSEl1Tr_XedQn/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102808539170485646967&rtpof=true&sd=true
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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