--- title: "Art Transportation Services Framework: PIN - Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND" published: "2022-04-14" --- # Art Transportation Services Framework: PIN - Request for Information Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455.json) ## Summary The National Galleries of Scotland is initiating a procurement process for an "Art Transportation Services Framework" through a Prior Information Notice (PIN), as the existing multi-supplier framework is set to expire. This tender, primarily focused on the provision of services related to the packing and transportation of fine art, objects, and exhibitions, is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated deadline for supplier responses due by 12 noon on 13th May 2022. Interested parties should submit their feedback and information by this date, with communication being directed through Public Contracts Scotland. The procurement is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and falls under the services category related to recreation, culture, and religion. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, packing, and transportation, particularly those specialising in fine art and exhibitions. Companies providing tailored services that include international logistics, technical assistance, and project management would be well-positioned to compete for the contracts outlined in this framework. As this is a Request for Information, businesses are encouraged to engage with the National Galleries of Scotland to express their interest and provide insights to shape future procurement processes, promoting a competitive and vibrant market environment. ## Notice National Galleries Scotland (NGS) has an existing multi supplier, multi lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Art Transportation Services which is due to expire. The existing Framework Agreement provides for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings as well as for services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities and is currently structured into 6 Lots. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the market place in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes. ### Lot Information Exhibition Transport International - EU and Worldwide To provide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition worldwide. Exhibition Transport UK To provide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition for predominantly UK loans exhibitions but with occasional loans from within the EU. Single Transfer Transport UK, EU and Worldwide To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services and occasional storage including but not restricted to the UK, EU and world-wide. Transport for Specialist Requirements To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services for works requiring specialist handling and removal (for example large sculpture, works containing hazardous substances etc.). Exhibition Transport UK Excluding Airport Requirements To provide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions (excluding air freight requirements) from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition for predominantly UK loans exhibitions but with occasional loans from within the EU. Single Transfer Transport UK, EU and Worldwide Excluding Airport Requirements To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services and occasional storage (excluding air freight requirements) including but not restricted to the UK, EU and worldwide. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446199 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 14 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jul 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH4 3DS | | 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 | Inverleith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 14 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446199 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446199&idx=1 14th April 2022 - PIN - Request for Information - Scope - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446199&idx=2 14th April 2022 - PIN - Request for Information - Response - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446199 Art Transportation Services Framework: PIN - Request for Information - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) has an existing multi supplier, multi lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Art Transportation Services which is due to expire. The existing Framework Agreement provides for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings as well as for services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities and is currently structured into 6 Lots. NGS is looking to engage with the market. The purpose of this PIN is to gauge interest as well as seek views and information from the market place in relation to a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform the procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. Suppliers should note that this PIN does not constitute any guarantee or work, it is purely for market research purposes. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nationalgalleries.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=690455 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455 - https://www.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-r6ebe6-0000690455. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000690455.json.