IWM/2627/CNC/3506: Collections Care Framework for IWM
Imperial War Museums (IWM) is inviting Potential Providers to participate in the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) stage for a Collections Care Framework for the provision of conservation services. Potential Providers shortlisted following the PSQ stage will be invited to submit a full tender response. The framework will be divided into three Lots, reflecting the distinct conservation services required by IWM: • Lot 1 – Art Conservation, including paintings, paper, objects/wooden objects and frames • Lot 2 –...
Buyer
Imperial War Museums
Value
£687,500
Published
13 Aug 2026
Closes
14 Sept 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Lewisham and Southwark
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
92500000
Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
92521000
Museum services
Lots
Lot 1 – Art Conservation
Lot 1
£375,000
This Lot covers conservation services for artworks and associated items, including assessment, treatment, preparation for display or storage, and related reporting. Services may include work on a range of art collection materials and supporting components, delivered in accordance with agreed conservation standards and project requirements.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 2 - Textiles
Lot 2
£137,500
This Lot covers conservation services for textile collection items, including assessment, treatment, preparation for display, storage or movement, and related reporting. Services should support the long-term care and preservation of textile objects in line with agreed conservation standards and project requirements.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Lot 3 – Collections Care Work
Lot 3
£175,000
This Lot covers collections care services that support the assessment, monitoring, documentation and reporting of collection items. Services may include condition surveys, loan-related checks and other collections care activities required to inform preservation, access, movement or display decisions.
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
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