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Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Oil Painting Conservation

[National Army Museum](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-army-museum)

Estimated value

£35,000

Published

14 Oct 2026

Deadline

10 days left

29 Oct 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

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- Below-threshold contract

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    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
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## About this tender

On 6th April 2027 the NAM will open a temporary exhibition entitled Uniform: Identity and Innovation.

The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to undertake conservation work on the oil paintings that will be displayed in the exhibition. Specifically:

- conservation of 12 oil paintings and 10 associated frames
- production of frames for 5 oil paintings, including glazing with Truvue UV92
- glazing of 4 oil paintings with Truvue UV92
- transport of works from NAM Stevenage to 'conservator's' studio and from 'conservator's studio to NAM Chelsea

## CPV classification

Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 097162-2026

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097162-2026)

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