--- title: "Specialist International Transport of Fine Arts" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-146870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146870.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES" published: "2024-12-18" --- # Specialist International Transport of Fine Arts Buyer: AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-146870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146870.json) ## Summary Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Specialist International Transport of Fine Arts." This tender falls under the services category, specifically road and air transport services, and involves the intricate logistics of transporting fine art pieces. The procurement will involve artworks from multiple museums, galleries, and private collections across Wales, Scotland, England, France, and the USA, with the majority currently situated in Wales. Key dates include the commencement of the competitive tender exercise early in 2025, with exhibitions planned throughout 2026 and 2027 at locations such as the National Museum of Wales, the National Art Gallery in Scotland, and sites in the USA. Companies are urged to review the "General Transport Conditions" specified under the Government Indemnity Scheme 1 as per the National Heritage Act 1980, section 16, before expressing interest. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fine art transportation services to expand their portfolios and gain exposure through high-profile exhibitions. Companies that are well-suited to compete will have substantial experience in international logistics, a deep understanding of compliance with transport conditions for delicate items, and a proven track record in handling valuable artefacts. Successful participation could lead to long-term associations with prestigious museums and galleries, offering considerable potential for business growth and industry reputation enhancement. ## Notice The National Museum of Wales (Amgueddfa Cymru) is calling for expressions of interest from appropriately qualified companies to participate in a competitive tender exercise early in 2025 for the provision of specialist transport services for fine arts. The absolute minimum qualification required for participation in the ITT is the ability and commitment to perform the services in full and complete compliance with all requirements of the "General Transport Conditions which apply under the Government Indemnity Scheme 1" per the National Heritage Act 1980, section 16 - copy attached. PLEASE DO NOT EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN TENDERING UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THESE CONDITIONS AND ARE CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE A COMPLIANT SERVICE.Art works are being contributed by multiple museums, galleries and private collections from Wales, Scotland, England, France and the USA, with the majority being currently located in Wales. Exhibitions will be held sequentially in the National Museum of Wales, the National Art Gallery in Scotland, the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington and the Yale Centre for British Art in New Haven throughout 2026 and 2027. It is anticipated that some 200 artefacts will be in need of transportation between each exhibition, and ultimately, these works will need to be returned to their originating collection(s), some sooner than others.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146870. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146870 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60100000 - Road transport services - 60400000 - Air transport services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 15:15 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146870 ## Notice URLs - http://www.museumwales.ac.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=146870 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-146870. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-146870.json.