Contracts

Myth and Reality Build Tender

Published date: 3 February 2025
Closing date: 3 March 2025, 10.00am

On 1 July 2025, the National Army Museum will open a temporary exhibition entitled 'Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria'.

The exhibition examines the role of military art in disseminating information to the public and influencing public opinion before the introduction of mass photography. The Victorian period saw a great deal of military reforms and changing attitudes to soldiers, which is reflected in the stylistic approach to the artwork. The exhibition showcases the Museum's Lady Butler collection and also shines a light on the female artists who recorded the military, but whose contributions were overlooked. There are a number of high-profile loan items from the Royal Collection on display.

The exhibition will run from 1 July 2025 to 1 November 2026 in the new, Temporary Exhibition space which is approximately 306 square metres.

A suitably experienced contractor is sought to manufacture and construct the gallery structures, making good walls and decorating throughout, with the exception of the floor and ceiling which will not be painted.

Myth and Reality Conservation Tender

Published date: 3 February 2025
Closing date: 17 February 2025, 11.00am

The National Army Museum wishes to appoint a conservation company or individual conservator ('the conservator') for the:

• conservation of 20 painting associated frames and works on paper
• production of frames for 5 oil paintings
• glazing of 11 oil paintings
• production of frames for 24 works on paper to spec
• production of frames for 2 works to spec

Tender submissions are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. It is beneficial, though not essential, for the conservator to hold accredited status (PACR - Professional Accreditation of Conservator-Restorers).