Cargo handling and storage services

Tender description

The V and A is seeking to put in place non-exclusive, non-binding Framework Agreements with a number of transport companies for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings. The Agreements will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities. The V and A is seeking to put in place non-exclusive, non-binding Framework Agreements with a number of transport companies for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings. The Agreements will also include provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice, insurance and fine art storage facilities. The period of the Framework Agreement will be not less than 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 1 year. Between May 2018 and May 2021, the V and A intends to mount and travel a number of large, medium and small sized exhibitions. Many of the exhibitions are expected to tour to multiple venues in the UK and worldwide. The exhibitions could consist of for example paintings, sculptures, works on paper, artists' installations, furniture, textiles and costume, ceramics, glass, jewellery and other metalwork, books, ephemera, major architectural elements, toys and games, contemporary decorative and design pieces, and videos and films: objects will belong to the V and A but also to private and public collections throughout the world. This Framework Agreement will also cover the tour of exhibitions of the V and A collection objects that will not be shown at the V and A, but will tour to several venues in the UK and abroad and non-exhibition specific packing and transport requirements. Please note that the V and A will increasingly require Contractors to invoice tour venues directly for services. For example, where there are costs that as part of the tour are agreed as shared costs Contractors will be asked to bill venues the appropriate share directly. Lot 1 is to provide fine art and object packing and transportation services and occasional storage within the UK. To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services in the European Union. To provide fine art and object packing and transportation services in North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. To provide fine are and object packing and transportation services worldwide.