Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland, 73 Belford Road
Edinburgh
EH4 3DS
UK
Telephone: +44 1316246374
E-mail: amadeirarezende@nationalgalleries.org
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nationalgalleries.org
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11042
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Specialist Art Transportation Services
Reference number: 2026/TF
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
National Galleries Scotland (NGS) “The Authority” wish to award a multi-lot, multi-Contractor Framework for the Provision of Specialist Art Transportation Services.
There are 4 Lots under the Framework Agreement covering the provision of business-as-usual UK movements of works/objects through to multi-national transportation of many works/objects to/from multiple venues across the world. Services will include (but not limited to) packaging, transport, storage, technical assistance, technical advice and project management.
Framework Contractors must have a clear understanding of the Contract Requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. For full details of the Contract Requirements, please refer to the associated Invitation to Tender and Framework Agreement documents.
There will be no commitment to a minimum volume of work or spend under the Agreement. Mini competitions for Call-Off Contracts will be conducted on an as required basis. Contractors will have no claim against NGS if they are not awarded any work through Call-Off Contracts.
There is no commitment to a minimum spend over the duration of the Framework Agreement. Under this Agreement, no minimum spend is guaranteed.
It is a requirement that Framework Contractors as a minimum, hold or commit to obtain prior to the award of contract, a valid Cyber Essentials Basic Certification (or equivalent) in place throughout the duration of the Framework Agreement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
450 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
International & Worldwide Exhibition Transport & Single Transfers (including airport requirements)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33952000
60400000
60410000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide 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, are also included under this Lot 1.
The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure.
A position on Lot 1 will be awarded to the 5 Tenderers who score the highest overall marks in accordance with our Tender Evaluation Methodology detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission for Lot 1 (and any other lots they are tendering for).
Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Exhibition Transport within the UK (excluding airport requirements)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide 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.
The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure.
A position on Lot 2 will be awarded to the 5 Tenderers who score the highest overall marks in accordance with our Tender Evaluation Methodology detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission for Lot 2 (and any other lots they are tendering for).
Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Transport for Specialist Requirements
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide 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.).
The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure.
A position on Lot 3 will be awarded to the 5 Tenderers who score the highest overall marks in accordance with our Tender Evaluation Methodology detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission for Lot 3 (and any other lots they are tendering for).
Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
UK Single Transfers (excluding airport requirements)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33952000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide fine art and object packing, occasional storage and transportation services, including part-load transfer where appropriate, excluding airport requirements and restricted to the UK.
The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure.
A position on Lot 4 will be awarded to the 5 Tenderers who score the highest overall marks in accordance with our Tender Evaluation Methodology detailed within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission for Lot 4 (and any other lots they are tendering for).
Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-070402
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: International & Worldwide Exhibition Transport & Single Transfers (including airport requirements)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art Limited
Art Central, Union Court, 20-22 Union Road London
London
SW4 6JP
UK
Telephone: +44 2077327610
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Ltd
20-26 Sandgate Street, London
London
SE15 1LE
UK
Telephone: +44 2076352104
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Ltd
Exchange Tower, 9th Floor, 1 Harbour Exchange Square
London
E14 9GE
UK
Telephone: +44 2074263000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Exhibition Transport within the UK (excluding airport requirements)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art Limited
Art Central, Union Court, 20-22 Union Road London
London
SW4 6JP
UK
Telephone: +44 2077327610
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
C'ART
UNIT 7, BRUNEL COURT, ENTERPRISE DRIVE (OFF STATION ROAD), , FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 7DF
UK
Telephone: +44 1902791797
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Ltd
20-26 Sandgate Street, London
London
SE15 1LE
UK
Telephone: +44 2076352104
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Ltd
Exchange Tower, 9th Floor, 1 Harbour Exchange Square
London
E14 9GE
UK
Telephone: +22 2074263000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Transport for Specialist Requirements
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art Limited
Art Central, Union Court, 20-22 Union Road London
London
SW4 6JP
UK
Telephone: +44 2077327610
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
C'ART
UNIT 7, BRUNEL COURT, ENTERPRISE DRIVE (OFF STATION ROAD), , FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 7DF
UK
Telephone: +44 1902791797
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Ltd
20-26 Sandgate Street, London
London
SE15 1LE
UK
Telephone: +44 2076352104
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Ltd
Exchange Tower, 9th Floor, 1 Harbour Exchange Square
London
E14 9GE
UK
Telephone: +44 2074263000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: UK Single Transfers (excluding airport requirements)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art Limited
Art Central, Union Court, 20-22 Union Road London
London
SW4 6JP
UK
Telephone: +44 2077327610
NUTS: UKI
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
C'ART
UNIT 7, BRUNEL COURT, ENTERPRISE DRIVE (OFF STATION ROAD), , FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 7DF
UK
Telephone: +44 1902791797
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Ltd
20-26 Sandgate Street, London
London
SE15 1LE
UK
Telephone: +44 2076352104
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Ltd
Exchange Tower, 9th Floor, 1 Harbour Exchange Square
London
E14 9GE
UK
Telephone: +44 2074263000
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 450 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The estimate value of the Framework Agreement inclusive of all lots is 450,000 GBP.
(SC Ref:840770)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
EDINBURGH
EH1 1LB
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252525
E-mail: enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://scotcourts.gov.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/08/2026