Oil Painting Conservation
The National Army Museum, a UK museum responsible for preserving and interpreting the history of the British Army, is procuring oil painting conservation services for its temporary exhibition, Uniform: Identity and Innovation, opening on 6 April 2027. The appointed conservator will conserve 12 oil paintings and 10 associated frames, produce frames for five paintings with Truvue UV92 glazing, glaze four additional paintings with Truvue UV92, and transport the works between the Museum’s Stevenage location, the conservator’s studio and the Museum’s Chelsea site. The estimated contract value is £35,000, with the work required in advance of the exhibition opening; no separate contract duration is stated. Delivery covers the UK regions of the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West. The critical qualification is demonstrable professional capability to undertake specialist oil painting and frame conservation, including the specified UV-protective glazing and secure transport of museum objects.
Buyer: NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 20 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £35k
- Bids close: 29 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 4 Nov 2026 to 22 Feb 2027
- Category: Library, archives, museums and other cultural services (92500000)
From the official notice
On 6th April 2027 the NAM will open a temporary exhibition entitled Uniform: Identity and Innovation. The National Army Museum (NAM) wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') to undertake conservation work on the oil paintings that will be displayed in the exhibition. Specifically: - conservation of 12 oil paintings and 10 associated frames - production of frames for 5 oil paintings, including glazing with Truvue UV92 - glazing of 4 oil paintings with Truvue UV92 - transport of works from NAM Stevenage to 'conservator's' studio and from 'conservator's studio to NAM Chelsea
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 29 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £35k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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