--- title: "Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT" published: "2022-04-07" --- # Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage Buyer: THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000671034.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by The Scottish Parliament, revolves around a tender titled "Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage," aimed at securing a contractor capable of providing comprehensive services for the SPCB Collection and temporary exhibitions. This procurement is currently in the award stage, with an expected contract commencement date of April 2022 following the completion of the tender period on January 18, 2022. The process employs an open procurement method, emphasising transparency and wide accessibility. The location of the project is Edinburgh, UK, with an estimated contract value of £155,235. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in art handling and transport services, particularly those with experience in managing valuable collections or exhibitions. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in secure transport and climate-controlled storage solutions would be ideally positioned to compete. Additionally, firms willing to engage in community benefit activities may enhance their bids, aligning with the Scottish Parliament's commitment to leveraging public procurement for social good. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445500 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445500 - 12 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN437479 - 17 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436141 - 17 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433300 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433300 Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445500 Art Handling, Installation, Transport and Storage - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## 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-r6ebe6-0000671034. 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