Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Art Collection Storage and Handling Services

The Arts Council wishes to establish a single­party Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified

Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Art Collection Storage and Handling Services

The Arts Council

## Summary The Arts Council is seeking a single-party Framework Agreement for the provision of art collection storage and handling services, with an estimated value of €770,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of specialist fine art storage * Art handling and transport services * Associated collection support services * Safe, secure, accessible, and professionally managed storage and handling solution

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: The tenderer must be suitably qualified to provide the required services. * Qualifications: Not specified in the provided documents. * Certifications: Not specified in the provided documents. * Experience: The successful tenderer must have experience in providing similar services.

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €770,000 * Submission deadline: 24 June 2026 * Contract duration: 48 months

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through the eTenders website. * Languages: English. * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing art storage and handling services, particularly those with a presence in Dublin, Ireland. * Opportunities: + The contract has a duration of 48 months, which could provide a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. + The estimated value is €770,000, which could be attractive to companies looking for significant contracts. * Risks: + The tender process may be competitive, and the Arts Council may have specific requirements that are challenging to meet. + The contract duration of 48 months may limit flexibility in case of changes in market conditions or company priorities.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

The Arts Council has 4 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 17 contract(s) worth around €2,158,330.

Recent awarded suppliers include Sinead Dowling, Irma Grothuis, Aboutface Consulting Ltd., Bid and Tender Management Services Limited (trading as Public Procurement Services), Visual Artists Ireland.