Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc3-2cda-7058-941e-5739bbb2a9e4/framing-and-conservation-of-oil-paintings closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framing and Conservation of Oil Paintings [National Army Museum](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-army-museum) Estimated value £10,000 Published 21 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 12 May 2023 ## 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 conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to: - conserve 10 oil paintings and their frames - production of one frame - glazing of 3 works Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. It is beneficial, though not essential, for the conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers). All of the 10 paintings and frames all have had recent condition assessments with treatment recommendations and time estimates. This contract will involve undertaking the conservation 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) onsite at our store in Steven age or offsite with appropriate checks including a UKRG security supplement and insurance cover will be required. This contract is for approx 330 hours work and subject to discussion with NAM. It is anticipated that the work would start by in May 2023. The NAM all work be completed and delivered to the Museum by 31 Jul 2023. Tenderers will need to need to ensure that they have insurance covering the total value of the objects and public liability to the value of £5,000,000 The Museum will provide existing condition assessments, images and full descriptions of the objects. As this contract is for a fixed number of hours, tenderers may be made without viewing the objects beforehand however prior to submitting a tender the supplier will be required to discuss the requirements with the Museum. Tenders will be submitted to by the closing date in this notice. Estimates for costs including total cost for the work must be entered onto the attached Condition Report which is attached to this notice. They are not to be sent to the requesting department. Tenderers must supply the names and contact details of three references for similar works 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/9b167d2f-5895-4c39-9374-9445c177e994) 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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