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OPW: Call for Panel of Art/Fine Art Conservators, Art Framers and Art Handlers

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the management of the State art collection, which now comprises over 15,000 works by over 1,500 artists, installed in State buildings throughout Ireland. The collection is diverse and composed mainly of framed paintings spanning from the 17th Century to the present day. In addition, there are works on paper (including individual drawings, watercolours, prints and photographs). The collection also comprises of fine-art pieces and decorative works composed of metal, glass, ceramic, wood, etc. together with historical objects made from a variety of materials. The transportation and installation of this collection is a core concern for the Office of Public Works. The Art Management office of the OPW wishes to appoint a panel of suitably qualified specialist art handling / art transport companies to support this important aim. The National Procurement Service of the OPW will appoint three panels of suitably qualified Art/Fine Art Conservators, Art Framers and Art Handlers.

Deadline: 30 November 2014

For full details see: http://www.mytenders.ie/membership/Member_HistShow.aspx?ID=NOV411406