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Contract for Publishing Guidebooks

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jul 2024 at 13:58

Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2021 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for Publishing Guidebooks," seeking to produce and print publications over a three-year period from 4th January 2022 to 3rd January 2025. The industry category for this tender is "Printed matter and related products" (CPV: 22000000), with services valued at GBP 85,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period concluded on 29th November 2021, with the contract being awarded on 14th December 2021. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 84,790. The NMRN office is located in Portsmouth, England, with the postal code PO1 3NH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in printed matter and related products to contribute to producing guidebooks that will likely be distributed widely. Businesses with expertise in printing and publication services can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolio and establish a pivotal relationship with a prominent national institution. The chosen supplier, Batsford Books Holdings Limited, also fits the profile of an SME, indicating that the procurement process favoured businesses with a similar scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Publishing Guidebooks

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by the NMRN to produce and print publications for a 3 year period from 4th January 2022 - 3rd January 2025. Additional information: Any questions of clarifications must be made within the clarification period stated in the ITT document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32c1f5ea-3938-4355-9ab5-579c30f6fc27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b47b5986-9951-403d-88c2-8aeab58c2b94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,790 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATSFORD BOOKS HOLDINGS

Further Information

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