Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Art Transportation Services

National Galleries of Scotland
Scotland

Multi-lot framework for specialist art transportation services covering international exhibition transport, UK exhibition movements, specialist handling for large sculptures or hazardous items, and single transfers. Services include packaging, storage, technical assistance, and project management across 4 lots with mini-competitions for call-off contracts.

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Awarded value: £450k; As published
Published: 20 August 2026
Awarded: 3 August 2026; Momart Ltd, Constantine Ltd, Crown Fine Art and 1 more
Contract length: Not stated

What the contract covers

Framework

Provision of specialist fine art transportation, packing, storage, and logistics services for galleries and museums.

International and worldwide exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition, including airport requirements
International & worldwide single transfers, including packing, storage and part-load transfer where appropriate, and associated airport requirements
Exhibition transport including co-ordination of the complete logistics package associated with exhibitions from collection from lenders to return at the end of the exhibition for UK loans exhibitions
Fine art and object packing, occasional storage and transportation services for works requiring specialist handling and removal (for example large sculpture, works containing hazardous substances etc.)
Fine art and object packing, occasional storage and transportation services, including part-load transfer where appropriate, excluding airport requirements and restricted to the UK

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
International & Worldwide Exhibition Transport & Single Transfers (including airport requirements)	Not stated	Not stated
Exhibition Transport within the UK (excluding airport requirements)	Not stated	Not stated
Transport for Specialist Requirements	Not stated	Not stated
UK Single Transfers (excluding airport requirements)	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Framework
Certifications asked for: Cyber Essentials Basic Certification
Lots: 4
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 60000000, 33952000, 60400000, 60410000

Services in this contract

Fine art and museum logisticsMain service£85k typicalMulti-lot fine art packing, transport and storage framework for exhibitions and transfers

Lifecycle

Published
20 August 2026
Contract awardedto Momart Ltd, Constantine Ltd, Crown Fine Art and 1 more
3 August 2026
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Contract endsEnd date not published

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National Galleries of Scotland

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Momart Ltd

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Constantine Ltd

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Crown Fine Art

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3856501/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-specialist-art-transportation-services
Buyer reference: 2026/TF
Last checked: 5 November 2026

National Galleries of Scotland. Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Art Transportation Services. Contract award, 20 August 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3856501/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-specialist-art-transportation-services (accessed 5 November 2026).