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Supply of Timber Adhesives for the Conservation of HMS Victory- Second Issue

ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS

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21 Jan 2026 at 11:23

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29 Jul 2024 at 14:30

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18 Dec 2023 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the National Museum of the Royal Navy seeking suppliers, specifically small to medium enterprises, for a five-year contract to supply timber adhesives necessary for the HMS Victory Conservation Project. This project, situated in Portsmouth, UK, is classified under the "Adhesives" CPV category and employs an open procedure procurement method. It requires materials suitable for teak frame repairs and oak plank lamination in restoring the ship. The tender process began in December 2023, with the clarification deadline set for 19th January 2024, and submissions due by 2nd February 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, is slated to begin on 21st February 2024, lasting until 21st February 2029, with ADCO (UK) Limited as the chosen supplier.

This procurement process offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in materials suited for conservation and restoration efforts, particularly those producing high-quality adhesives for timber usage. SMEs with expertise in developing durable adhesive solutions for historic structures will find this contract conducive to showcasing their materials' effectiveness in significant restoration undertakings. Given the project's complexity and the need for specialised adhesives, businesses with advanced materials research capabilities and experience in similar conservation projects are uniquely suited to compete for future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Timber Adhesives for the Conservation of HMS Victory- Second Issue

Notice Description

The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Project is to deliver a fully-conserved ship, in a condition to survive for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance. This project began in summer 2022 and is to take 10 years to complete. The conservation work includes the replacement of all external and some internal planking and structural elements. The timber to be used in the ship is a mixture of teak and oak which will need to be laminated to meet required dimensions. The National Museum is therefore seeking a supplier for the next 5 years to provide timber adhesives for teak frame repairs and oak plank lamination. To ensure the project meets its objectives, the National Museum has undertaken rigorous and extensive materials trials to determine the most suitable timber adhesives which are detailed below under requirements. Clarification deadline is Friday 19th January 2024, sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk Additional information: This is a re-issue of a withdrawn tender- this was due to one of the products being discontinued, first issue can be seen here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe6cd40-1d5c-403f-b0ef-0160b3bd685e

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-368359a1-1705-43ab-aa5b-a45005d20eca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8582d671-72c5-409b-8448-9599f4841f51
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24911200 - Adhesives

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2024 - 4 Mar 2028 4-5 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
ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS
Additional Buyers

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

ADCO (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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