Government Art Collection Framing Service and Materials
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-en...
Buyer
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Value
£2,850,000
Published
8 Jun 2026
Closes
15 Sept 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Westminster
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
37820000
Art supplies
37000000
Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
45420000
Joinery and carpentry installation work
39298200
Picture frames
39000000
Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
37800000
Handicraft and art supplies
14820000
Glass
45000000
Construction work
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1 – Outsourced Framing Services:
£2,000,000
The provision of end-to-end bespoke framing services, including specialist conservation framing, mounting, and structural support, as detailed in the procurement specification.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Lot 2 – Materials for In-House Framing Services
£850,000
The supply and delivery of conservation-grade framing materials and supplies required for internal GAC framing operations, as detailed in the procurement specification.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
20 Aug 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
8 Jun 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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