Art transport exhibition Along the Color Line
Original notice title
Germany – Transport services (excl. Waste transport) – Kunsttransport Ausstellung Along the Color Line
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
50 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
The absence of an estimated value may lead to unrealistic pricing or disqualification if budget expectations are misali...
Strict staff qualification and security requirements (police clearance) could lead to disqualification if not met preci...
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Tender facts
- Contracting authority
- Amt für Recht, Vergabe und Versicherungen
- Country
- Germany
- CPV
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- Deadline
- Aug 05, 2026
Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Duration until Apr 2027
- International art transport of approximately 120 artworks (some multi-part) from lenders in Brazil, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, UAE, and South Africa to Museum Ludwig, Cologne, and return.
- Packing and unpacking services at lenders' locations and at the museum during installation and deinstallation.
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This tender from the City of Cologne (Amt für Recht, Vergabe und Versicherungen) seeks a qualified art transport company for the special exhibition 'Along the Color Line' at Museum Ludwig. Services include international transport, packing/unpacking, storage, and courier organization for around 120 artworks from multiple countries to Cologne and back. The contract is awarded on a lowest-price basis with strict eligibility criteria regarding staff qualifications, security clearances, and insurance. The estimated value is not disclosed, and there is an inconsistency regarding EU funding flags between the structured data and XML notice.
Risks
The absence of an estimated value may lead to unrealistic pricing or disqualification if budget expectations are misali...
Strict staff qualification and security requirements (police clearance) could lead to disqualification if not met preci...
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Art transport specialist with secure, climate-controlled storage facilities at all planned stops.
Eligibility
- Reference list of comparable contracts with minimum turnover of EUR 100,000 per contract.
Certifications
- Process instructions for drivers and packers (e.g., ISO process certification or driver handbook).
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Location
Köln, DEU
Website
Buyer profile
Identifier
07999
Activity
General public services
Lots (1)
LOT-0000
Art transport exhibition Along the Color Line
Transport, packing/unpacking, storage, and courier services for approximately 120 artworks from lenders in Brazil, Germany, France, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, UAE, and South Africa for the exhibition 'Along the Color Line' at Museum Ludwig, Cologne. Services include pick-up in September 2026 and return in March 2027, as well as crate storage, packaging, and courier organization.
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Den Zuschlag erhält eine ausgewiesene Kunstspedition, welche unter Berücksichtigung aller Umstände das Angebot mit dem niedrigsten Preis einreicht. Das preisniedrigste Angebot ist dasjenige, das unter Berücksichtigung und Bewertung des Preises den aufgeführten Kriterien und Anforderungen entspricht.
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Original lot title
Kunsttransport Ausstellung Along the Color Line
Original TED description
Kunsttransport und Ein- und Auspackarbeiten von rund 120 teils mehrteiligen Kunstwerken und Archivalien von institutionellen und privaten Leihgeber:innen aus Brasilien, Deutschland, Frankreich, Österreich, Schweden, Schweiz, den USA, den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten sowie Südafrika für die Sonderausstellung "Along the Color Line - Spuren einer transatlantischen Moderne" im Museum Ludwig, Köln. Die Leihgaben müssen im September 2026 ins Museum Ludwig, Köln, und im März 2027 vom Museum Ludwig, Köln, zurück zu den Leihgeber:innen transportiert werden. Die Leerkisteneinlagerung sowie größtenteils die Verpackung sind Teil der Angebotsanfrage. Zusätzlich werden Dienstleistungen für die Kurierorganisation angefragt. Bei der Abholung und Rückgabe bei den Leihgeber:innen sowie im Auf- und Abbau der Ausstellung im Museum Ludwig, Köln, werden Aus- und Einpackleistungen durch Kunstpacker:innen benötigt.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 07 Jul 2026
- Languages
- German
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 470228-2026
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
50 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
The absence of an estimated value may lead to unrealistic pricing or disqualification if budget expectations are misali...
Strict staff qualification and security requirements (police clearance) could lead to disqualification if not met preci...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications