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Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Transport

Co-ordination and execution of specialist museum shipping for 82 objects from 20 international lenders. Services include packing, customs documentation, courier management, and secure, climate-controlled storage. All transport and handling must comply with UK Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) standards for the installation and deinstallation phases of a specific temporary exhibition.

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Awarded value
£88k
As published
Published
10 April 2026
Awarded
19 August 2026
Constantine Ltd
Contract length
12 months
Ends 31 May 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of specialist fine art and museum logistics services, including secure international transportation, climate-controlled storage, and exhibition installation support.

  • Communicate directly with lenders to finalise transport and packing arrangements, including courier requirements
  • Supply of packing material and appropriate packing of up to 82 items from up to 20 lenders
  • Transportation of 82 objects from 20 institutional lenders based in the UK and Europe to NMS during the period 5 October – 6 November 2026 (install) to UK Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) Standards
  • Transportation of 82 items from NMS to 20 institutional lenders based in the UK and Europe, during the period from 19 April to 31 May 2027 (deinstall) to GIS standards
  • Arrange transport, accommodation and subsistence for lender couriers, as required
  • Prepare customs paperwork for the import and export of loan material from non-UK lenders
  • Storage of loan items in a secure, clean, environmentally controlled, pest-free and GIS approved facility, where necessary, for transportation
  • Co-ordination of the above

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
12 months
Contract dates
1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Services
CPV codes
92521100

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National Museums Scotland

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Constantine Ltd

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/1192754/roman-scotland-life-on-the-edge-of-empire-exhibition-transport
Buyer reference
org-25
Open contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829127
Last checked
5 November 2026

National Museums Scotland. Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire Exhibition Transport. Contract award, 10 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1192754/roman-scotland-life-on-the-edge-of-empire-exhibition-transport (accessed 5 November 2026).