CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Infrared Camera, Filter and Illumination Kit

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Examination of artist’s materials and techniques is key to the work of the Museum art conservation department. This camera system will be used for infrared reflectography of paintings on fabric and rigid supports, for analysis of underdrawing and damage. Resulting images must be of publishable quality and the supplier must have a proven track record of working with significant fine art museum collections. A suitable lighting rig and support for the camera must also be included. AC-NMW will supply the PC for use with the infrared camera equipment, and it is therefore required that the supplier will work with the organisation to ensure compatibility.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=105987.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

Examination of artist’s materials and techniques is key to the work of the Museum art conservation department. This camera system will be used for infrared reflectography of paintings on fabric and rigid supports, for analysis of underdrawing and damage. Resulting images must be of publishable quality and the supplier must have a proven track record of working with significant fine art museum collections. A suitable lighting rig and support for the camera must also be included. AC-NMW will supply the PC for use with the infrared camera equipment, and it is therefore required that the supplier will work with the organisation to ensure compatibility.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(WA Ref:105987)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice