Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ca6-2c92-7053-ac7b-71a68da60a39/global-gallery-paper-conservation-project closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Global Gallery Paper Conservation Project [National Army Museum](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-army-museum) Estimated value £10,000 Published 18 Jan 2022 Deadline Closed 4 Feb 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to conserve, mount and frame 57 paper-based objects for display in the gallery. The conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers). Of the 57 paper-based objects, all have had recent condition assessments with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation and mounting of the objects (following discussion and approval of all treatments by the NAM); full documentation, including written reports and photographs, relating to the treatment of each object (sent to the NAM on completion of the project). The objects are to be mounted for permanent display under the following criteria: John Purcell board must be used for mounting. Window mounts - all face mounts to be 2200 micron HEMT6. All backing to be 1650 micron HEMT2. Float mounting 1650 micron HEMT2. This contract is for between 180 and 215 hours work and is to be carried out offsite by the conservator at their studio and as such a UKRG security supplement will be required. Tenderers will require to hold in date (for the period of the works) Professional and Public Liability insurance to the value of £1million. NAM will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. The spreadsheet included with this tender, details the mounting and framing requirements. All frames will be supplied by NAM unless otherwise specified. Tenderers are to quote for the use of spacers in frames as required. Additional information: Clarification 1 - Conservators are not required to attend site if they feel confident that they can provide a cost for the works without a visit. Clarification 2 - Quotes must remain open for 90 days Read full description ## CPV classification Library, archives, museums and other cultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e3c86b15-38bb-4c3f-b9b4-d5966a50895c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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