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Provision for Cleaning Service for NMRN Sites Hartlepool, Portsmouth & Gosport

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

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16 Jul 2025 at 09:46

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21 Mar 2025 at 10:49

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18 Mar 2025 at 13:03

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of cleaning services at its sites in Hartlepool, Portsmouth, and Gosport. The contract, with a value of £240,000, commenced on 31 March 2025 and is set to run until 31 March 2028. The awarded contract was announced on 16 July 2025, with NIC Services Group Limited being the winning supplier. The tender, identified by the CPV code 90910000, was available through an open procedure below the threshold with an initial tender deadline of 24 March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category, primarily targeting the North East and South East regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning services, particularly those eligible as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract supports ongoing business growth by enabling service providers to work across multiple prestigious sites of national importance. It is suited for companies with expertise in managing contracts that involve Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), considering the implications for employee rights and service continuity. As a potential contractor, demonstrable adherence to quality specifications and an understanding of the competitive tendering process are crucial for successful participation. Businesses are encouraged to engage in site visits to better tailor their services to the bespoke needs of these notable museum locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Cleaning Service for NMRN Sites Hartlepool, Portsmouth & Gosport

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is looking to appoint a contractor to undertake regular provision of cleaning services at our sites in Hartlepool, and Portsmouth & Gosport. Tenderers will be aware of the issues surrounding the application of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 ("TUPE") and the European Acquired Rights Directive 77/187 ("the Directive"), to the competitive tendering process. Having made careful consideration of the potential contract in question, the National Museum's view is that TUPE and the Directive will apply to this contract. Full Specifications can be found within the tender pack on this advert. There is an opportunity to conduct site visits which are strongly encouraged for this tender opportunity, the details of this can be found on the ITT documentation. This tender is split into lots, which can be bid for all sites, or just the two sites individually. Clarifications must be sent to tenders@nrmn.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-976c488c-fdd1-4b28-9bb4-abca55cb18b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85ebb866-19b3-408c-a1ac-31225df753e4
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,386 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
TLC North East (England), TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIC SERVICES GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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