Tender

Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project

NMRN OPERATIONS

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Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project". This project falls under the industry category of Museum services (CPV code 92521000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which was published on 14th January 2025, seeks a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative and interpretative outputs for the Victory Live project. Key dates include a tender period ending on 17th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, and a contract period starting on 21st March 2025 and ending on 21st March 2027. The procurement method being used is an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design and build services, particularly those with expertise in museum services and historical conservation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, with up to £50,000 in funding available, split over two financial years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026). This project allows companies to demonstrate their capabilities in high-profile conservation work and strengthens their portfolio by contributing to the protection and conservation of a national heritage site, HMS Victory. Businesses adept in innovative interpretative solutions will find this an excellent opportunity to collaborate with NMRN and gain visibility in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently delivering Victory Live: The Big Repair, one of the largest conservation projects in the UK which aims to fight the impact of moisture, fungus and pests that are threatening HMS Victory. This requires the careful removal of rotting material from the hull and replacing it with new oak. This painstaking work is being undertaken by our skilled team of shipwrights, riggers, conservators and archaeologists. The project will ensure that HMS Victory is protected for a minimum of 50 years.The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative / interpretative outputs required for Victory Live: The Big Repair project. Up to GPB-50,000 *Payment award will be split over two financial years i.e. 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf67540-7eaf-4f26-a2a4-0b65fba65815
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NMRN OPERATIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

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