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Conservation of eight major pieces of artwork of national significance

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited

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Key details

Region
LONDON
Contract value
£30,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
15 September 2023
Published
29 February 2024

Procurement

Contract period
22 September 2023 - 10 September 2024
1 years
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
CPV classifications
  • 45454100 Restoration work
  • 92311000 Works of art

What happened

Royal Hospital Chelsea Appeal Limited awarded this contract to NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER on 29 Feb 2024. The contract runs until 10 Sept 2024.

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

Additional information: 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*

Awarded supplier

Supplier
NOT AWARDED TO SUPPLIER
Award date
29 February 2024

Contact

Address
Royal Hospital Road, London, SW34SR
Contact name
Tina Kilnan - Heritage and Assurance Manager

Identifiers

Buyer reference
Art conservation
Notice ID
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OCID
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