Tender

Appointment of Exhibition Designers for NMRN Hartlepool- New Naval Galleries

NMRN OPERATIONS

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Tender

13 Aug 2024 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) Operations is seeking exhibition designers for their "Whole Site - New Naval Galleries" project at NMRN Hartlepool. This project aims to transform the site into a sustainable visitor attraction and create additional gallery spaces. The tender involves RIBA Stages 2 to 7 and encompasses several professional services, focusing on museum-exhibition services in Hartlepool, North East England. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 18th September 2024 and an expected contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st January 2025. The project has a capital budget of approximately GBP 10 million and requires a Stage 2 concept design by January 2025 to proceed with funding applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects and engaging with local regeneration initiatives. SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering a promising avenue for smaller businesses to secure a high-profile contract that could enhance their portfolio and market presence. Ideal candidates would be experienced in developing culturally and historically significant displays, contributing to increased tourism and economic development in the Hartlepool area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Exhibition Designers for NMRN Hartlepool- New Naval Galleries

Notice Description

The primary objectives of the "Whole Site - New Naval Galleries" project are as follows:To enable the Hartlepool site to minimise its reliance on grants so that it becomes a sustainable and profitable visitor attraction.To offer additional new gallery space to help promote the NMRN and the Hartlepool Historic Quay. This will allow NMRN to display objects that are currently not available to the public and if feasible, house the RML 497, a WWII motor launch, where it can be conserved and displayed to the public.To support an engaging activity plan to help support and energise the above objectives and help drive regeneration and business to the surrounding areas.The Capital Budget for the project is circa GBP 10 m. The NMRN are seeking tenders for RIBA Stages 2 to 7 for a number of professional services including Exhibition Designers.There is an urgency to procure a professional team and for them to develop a priced RIBA Stage 2 concept design for the whole site by January 2025 to allow NMRN to consider the proposals and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) soon after. Subject to NLHF approval or otherwise NMRN will then move to prepare a NLHF Round 1 Application or if not successful reconsider its options. The contract with the successful consultant will have break clauses at the end of each RIBA Stage or other contractual rights for terminating services should it be necessary.Full Documentation can be found here;https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095ccAll communications for this tender are done via tenders@nmrn.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6058c02d-e3d9-4f3f-a6e5-9c4a7a7c6d16
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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