Government Art Collection Framing Service and Materials
- Published
- 20 August 2026
- Submission deadline
- 15 September 2026
- Estimated value
- £2,850,000
- Place of performance
- UK
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 079481-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06afa1
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 79000000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 45420000Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 39298200Picture frames
- 14820000Glass
- 03410000Wood
- 39298000Statuettes, ornaments; photograph or picture frames, and mirrors
- 45441000Glazing work
- 45440000Painting and glazing work
Description
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is issuing this Tender Notice to invite competitive tenders for the provision of framing services and specialist materials on behalf of the Government Art Collection (GAC). This procurement directly supports the GAC’s ongoing preventative conservation programme and ensures a high-standard, complementary aesthetic across national art displays. This requirement is divided into two distinct Lots: Lot 1 – Outsourced Framing Services: The provision of end-to-end bespoke framing services, including specialist conservation framing, mounting, and structural support, as detailed in the procurement specification. Lot 2 – Materials for In-House Framing Services: The supply and delivery of conservation-grade framing materials and supplies required for internal GAC framing operations, as detailed in the procurement specification. This procurement is being conducted under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Full details are set out within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack on Atamis.
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 – Outsourced Framing Services: | 79000000 Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security | £2,000,000 |
| 2 | Lot 2 – Materials for In-House Framing Services | 37820000 Art supplies | £850,000 |
Official publications
- FTS · 079481-2026 · 20 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 15 September 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £2,850,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is Department for Culture, Media and Sport (United Kingdom).
- How can I bid for public tenders in the United Kingdom?
- Bids are submitted through the official public procurement portal in the United Kingdom. El Vínculo helps you find tenders and analyse their documents; submission always happens at the official source.
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