Government Art Collection Framing Service and Materials

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Published: Aug 20, 2026

Updated: Aug 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the media and communication, environment and climate and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Biodiversity and Public Relations. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.9 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the media and communication sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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-end bespoke framing services, including specialist conservation framing, mounting, and structural support, as detailed in the procurement specification. Lot 2 – Materials for In-House Framing Services: The supply and delivery of conservation-grade framing materials and supplies required for internal GAC framing operations, as detailed in the procurement specification. This procurement is being conducted under the Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Full details are set out within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) pack on Atamis. The provision of end-to-end bespoke framing services, including specialist conservation framing, mounting, and structural support, as detailed in the procurement specification. The supply and delivery of conservation-grade framing materials and supplies required for internal GAC framing operations, as detailed in the procurement specification.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 20, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: 079481-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Department for Culture, Media and Sport has issued 119 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 106 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Media & Communications, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department for Culture, Media and Sport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Media & Communications sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,850,000 - £2,850,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 079481-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 23 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.