--- title: "Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow)" published: "2026-09-08" --- # Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services Buyer: Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830.json) ## Summary Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow), through Glasgow Life Museums, is procuring fine art transport, packing and associated services for a forthcoming exhibition. The requirement includes supplying packing materials, coordinating loans and carrying out condition checks, alongside the specialist handling, transport and, where required, storage of fine art, museum objects, cultural collections and other high-value fragile items. The work will be delivered in Glasgow. This is a specialist cultural and museum logistics service rather than general haulage, requiring secure handling and appropriate controls for sensitive objects. Glasgow Life is the buyer, with the service supporting its museum exhibition programme. The procurement is classified under CPV 92500000, covering library, archive, museum and other cultural services. The procurement has reached tender: Glasgow Life invited offers using a restricted procedure, with electronic submission. There is one lot for the fine art transport and packaging service. The estimated value is £150,000. The buyer set 9 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC as the tender submission deadline, with shortlisted candidates due to be invited to submit bids on 29 October 2026. The contract period is 450 days, and bids must remain valid for 120 days after submission. Variants are not allowed. Selection covers economic and financial standing, including positive pre-tax profitability over three years, positive net worth and no insolvency process, as well as technical experience. Evaluation requires two relevant examples from the previous three years and a pass/fail confirmation of required premises approvals and scheme compliance. This opportunity suits specialist fine art logistics companies, museum transport providers and operators experienced in moving high-value, fragile or culturally sensitive goods. Bidders need secure premises and operational controls covering packing, handling, transport, storage and delivery, with the capacity to manage environmental, security, insurance, access and scheduling requirements. They must provide two relevant contracts delivered within the previous three years, describing the client, scope, objects handled, protection measures, outcomes and delivery performance. Services must comply with the UK Government Indemnity Scheme transport conditions. Storage premises must be approved by the Manager of Security and Protection Advice at Arts Council England and meet the scheme’s security and environmental conditions. Required cover includes employers’ liability, public liability, product liability and professional indemnity insurance, with community benefits also required. ## Notice Glasgow Life Museums has a requirement for the provision of Fine Art Transport, Packing and Associated Services, including packing materials, coordination and condition checking of loans for a forthcoming exhibition ### Lot Information Lot 1 Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services for a forthcoming exhibition ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564025 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1LH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 8 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564025 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564025 Fine Art Transport and Packaging Services - Glasgow Life Museums has a requirement for the provision of Fine Art Transport, Packing and Associated Services, including packing materials, coordination and condition checking of loans for a forthcoming exhibition ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractssscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841830 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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