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# Museum Object Transportation Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/museum-object-transportation-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-040432). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Science Museum Group: "Museum Object Transportation Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £7,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Science Museum Group](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/science-museum-group-gov-pb177)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £7,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 November 2023 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Road transport services
- **Delivery Location:** UKI33
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/museum-object-transportation-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-040432#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-040432`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/museum-object-transportation-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-040432#tl-md)

## Description
Science Museum Group wishes to establish an Agreement for the provision of Museum Object and Art Transportation Services.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Transportation of Objects in UK
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI

- **Description:** This will be for objects and fine art to be packed and transported throughout the UK. This will also include loans coming into the Museums from 3rd parties

### Lot 2: UK and International Transportation of Objects
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI

- **Description:** This will be for objects and fine art to be packed and transported internationally (including the UK if applicable) for touring exhibitions.  This will also include loans coming into the Museums from 3rd parties.

### Lot 3: Heavy or Large Object Transportation
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI

- **Description:** Objects or Fine Art that are very large, complex or heavy that require additional expertise to be transported throughout the UK, requiring specialist expertise and equipment.

### Lot 4: Installation Item or Exhibition Set Transportation
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 60100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKI

- **Description:** This will be for Exhibition sets, showcases, equipment to be transported throughout the UK, and Internationally for touring exhibitions.

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Transportation of Objects in UK (active)
  - Award id: `012017-2024-SCM3108M-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Constantine Ltd, Crown Fine Art Limited, Crozier Fine Arts Ltd (+2 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186015`, `GB-FTS-186014`, `GB-FTS-171485`, `GB-FTS-110680`, `GB-FTS-183403`
  - Value: £8,760 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** UK and International Transportation of Objects (active)
  - Award id: `012017-2024-SCM3108M-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Constantine Ltd, Crown Fine Art Limited, Crozier Fine Arts Ltd (+1 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-186015`, `GB-FTS-186014`, `GB-FTS-171485`, `GB-FTS-183403`
  - Value: £134,472 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Heavy or Large Object Transportation (active)
  - Award id: `012017-2024-SCM3108M-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Allelys Heavy Haulage Ltd, Constantine Ltd, Crown Fine Art Limited (+3 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-165973`, `GB-FTS-186015`, `GB-FTS-186014`, `GB-FTS-171485`, `GB-FTS-110683`, `GB-FTS-183403`
  - Value: £3,050 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (3)
- **Contract:** Transportation of Objects in UK (active)
  - Signed Value: £8,760
  - Signed Date: 29/03/2024

- **Contract:** UK and International Transportation of Objects (active)
  - Signed Value: £134,472
  - Signed Date: 29/03/2024

- **Contract:** Heavy or Large Object Transportation (active)
  - Signed Value: £3,050
  - Signed Date: 29/03/2024

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F012017-2024)
- **Last Source Update:** 2024-04-12T14:00:33.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T20:26:37.267Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-040432