Published date: 19 May 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings - 92520000
Location of contract
United Kingdom
Value of contract
£40,000
Procurement reference
PREST001-DN671005-35058038
Published date
19 May 2023
Closing date
19 June 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 August 2023
Contract end date
30 June 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The Harris, Museum, Art Gallery, and Library (the Harris) houses a permanent collection of fine art, decorative art, including textiles and fashion, and social history.
The Harris would like to appoint a conservation provider for the following services and treatment of approximately 371 objects that will feature in new displays when the Harris reopens in Summer 2024.
Remedial conservation including but not limited to easel paintings, gilded picture frames, sculpture, history objects, ceramics and glass, costume and textiles.
Technical services including glazing/reglazing of easel paintings and making necessary frame adjustments and repairs.
Advice regarding targeted freezer treatment of at-risk textiles before they are returned to the Harris building. Costs relating to the hire of equipment and purchase of materials will be covered by the client.
Support for the installation of costume, including padding for mannequins and hanging sleeves/supports for flat textiles.
More information
About the buyer
Address
Preston City Council
Town Hall Lancaster Road
Preston
PR1 2RL
United Kingdom
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