Conservation of eight major pieces of artwork of national significance

Published date: 3 August 2023

Last edited date: 14 August 2023

This notice was replaced on 29 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 29 February 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.

Contract summary

Industry

Restoration work - 45454100
Works of art - 92311000

Location of contract

SW3 4SR

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

Art conservation

Published date

3 August 2023

Closing date

15 September 2023

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

22 September 2023

Contract end date

10 September 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

Conservation of eight major pieces of artwork of national significance.

* All require examination, but required work could include:
• Onsite visit to inspect artwork (Essential prior to quotes being submitted)

• Surface cleaning to remove ingrained dirt.
• Removal of patchy varnish and poor-quality retouching
• Removal of heavy, glossy varnish.
• Make good old repair works.
• Removal of leaching and treatment in those areas, followed by retouching previous damage as necessary.
• May require varnishing with a non-yellowing varnish for future protection.
• Each frame will require cleaning.
• Some frames will require replacement of lost plaster work.
• Canvas retention.

Important note: We will only be accepting proposals from providers who are registered with "Icon" - Conservation Register

More information

Additional text: Please contact Tina Kilnan via email to arrange a site visit to view the artwork.

Once this is complete, quotes can be emailed along with a covering letter detailing previous experience on this nature of work and any qualifications and relevant accreditations.

*Icon registered is essential*

About the buyer

Contact name

Tina Kilnan - Heritage and Assurance Manager

Address

Royal Hospital Road
LONDON
SW34SR
England

Telephone

02078815245

Email

tina.kilnan@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk