Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
Po Box 270, Guildhall
London
EC2P 2EJ
Taiwo.Muraina-Akinboade@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2076063030
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Barbican Centre (on behalf of the City of London Corporation) has procured a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for an art transportation service to cover its requirements domestically and internationally.
The Framework Agreement has therefore been divided into the following for 4 Lots according to different areas of the world:
- Lot 1: UK
- Lot 2: UK and Europe
- Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
- Lot 4: Worldwide
For lots 3 and 4, transport could be by air, sea and / or road.
The Framework Agreement shall be utilised to award work for the packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place; and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work. In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered according to the relevant Lot.
Other departments of the City of London Corporation will also have the ability to utilise the Framework Agreement for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those services specified in the procurement documents.
The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those Services specified under the established Framework Agreement.
This has now been awarded to a total of seven suppliers ranging from 5-6 suppliers per Lot after an FTS Open procedure.
The Framework agreement length is 4 years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £3,800,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 1: UK
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within the UK.
In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in the UK.
The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including the call-off contracts.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those Services specified under the established framework agreement
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 50
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial/Price / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 2: UK and Europe
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within the UK and Europe.
In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in the UK and Europe.
The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 55
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial/Price / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work within UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Transport could be by air, sea and / or road.
In addition, the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in these areas.
The estimated total value of the framework agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 55
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial/Price / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
Lot 4: Worldwide
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services
- 63110000 - Cargo handling services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions and exhibition fixtures and fittings from Barbican Sites; to and/or from any site at which an exhibition is taking place and, to and/or from the premises of any owner/lender of a work worldwide. Transport could be by air, sea and / or road.
In addition the Barbican Centre may require the provision of other services such as technical assistance, project management and technical advice for projects to be delivered in these areas.
The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the entire duration, including call-off contracts.
There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant framework agreement and the contracting authority will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any or all, of the requirements which are the same as or similar to those services specified under the established framework agreement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 55
Quality criterion - Name: Responsible Procurement / Weighting: 15
Quality criterion - Name: Commercial/Price / Weighting: 35
Price - Weighting: 35
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-040310
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 1: UK
Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services: UK and Europe
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Limited
HX1, 1 Harbour Exchnage Square,
London
E14 9GE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mtec Warehousing Ltd
10 Gentlemens Field, Westmill Road, Ware, Herts,
Herts
SG12 0EF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
K PAK Limited
Unit 21 Liongate Enterprise Park 80 Morden Road Mitcham
Surrey
CR4 4NY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Limited
Constantine House, 20-26 Sandgate Street,
London
SE15 1LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harrow Green Limited
345 Southbury road, Enfield, Middlesex.
London
EN1 1TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art
2 Oriental Road, London
London
E16 2BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 2: UK and Europe
Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services: UK and Europe
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Limited
HX1, 1 Harbour Exchnage Square,
London
E14 9GE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art
345 Southbury road, Enfield, Middlesex.
London
EN1 1TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Harrow Green Limited
2 Oriental Road, London
London
E16 2BZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mtec Warehousing Ltd
10 Gentlemens Field, Westmill Road, Ware, Herts,
Herts
SG12 0EF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Limited
Constantine House, 20-26 Sandgate Street,
London
SE15 1LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 3: UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services: UK and Europe
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Limited
Constantine House, 20-26 Sandgate Street,
London
SE15 1LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art
345 Southbury road, Enfield, Middlesex.
London
EN1 1TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mtec Warehousing Ltd
10 Gentlemens Field, Westmill Road, Ware, Herts,
Herts
SG12 0EF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kuehne + Nagel Limited
Stockley Park, Uxbridge
London
UB11 1FG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Limited
HX1, 1 Harbour Exchnage Square,
London
E14 9GE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
Lot 4: Worldwide
Title
Framework Agreement for the provision of Art Transportation Services: UK and Europe
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
21 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Momart Limited
HX1, 1 Harbour Exchnage Square,
London
E14 9GE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Crown Fine Art
345 Southbury road, Enfield, Middlesex.
London
EN1 1TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mtec Warehousing Ltd
10 Gentlemens Field, Westmill Road, Ware, Herts,
Herts
SG12 0EF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Constantine Limited
Constantine House, 20-26 Sandgate Street,
London
SE15 1LE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kuehne + Nagel Limited
1 Roundwood Avenue Stockley Park, Uxbridge
London
UB11 1FG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £900,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court, Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court of England and Wales
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of England and Wales
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom