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Award of Framework Agreement for Art Transportation Services by City of London Corporation

Awarded 23 Jul 2025

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City of London Corporation awarded a multi-supplier Framework Agreement to Crown Fine Art, Constantine Limited, Kuehne + Nagel Limited, K PAK Ltd, Harrow Green Limited, Momart Limited, and Mtec Warehousing Limited for art transportation services.

The framework covers packing and transport of fine art, objects, storage of works, entire exhibitions, and exhibition fixtures and fittings domestically and internationally, divided into four lots by geographic area: UK; UK and Europe; UK, Europe, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Japan; and Worldwide.

For lots 3 and 4, transport may be by air, sea, and/or road.

Additional services such as technical assistance, project management, and technical advice may be required.

The framework may also be used by other departments of the City of London Corporation.

The estimated total value is £3,800,000 over the entire duration, including call-off contracts.

No exclusivity or volume is guaranteed.

The contract was awarded following an FTS Open procedure, with seven suppliers in total, ranging from 5-6 suppliers per lot.

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