Award

Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

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Award

29 Jul 2024 at 14:34

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

06 Dec 2023 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has successfully completed the procurement process for the conservation of three historical figureheads from HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin, under an open procedure. The project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, required Icon-accredited conservation services to scan, conserve, and paint the figureheads to a stable and displayable standard, with the work adhering to Icon's ethical guidelines. Located in Portsmouth, the tender was first published on 10th November 2023, with tender documents indicating a completion by May 2025. The award was granted to Orbis Conservation Limited, with contract documentation for the period from 26th January 2024 to 30th May 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services and the preservation of historical sites and buildings. SME conservation firms holding Icon accreditation are particularly well-suited to this project due to the specific expertise required. Companies in the heritage conservation sector can leverage this high-profile contract to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further conservation projects either with the NMRN or other cultural institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation

Notice Description

Following a successful application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the NMRN is looking to appoint Icon-accredited conservation services to undertake the conservation of three figureheads in the museum's collection. The figureheads are those of HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin. The NMRN requires the above-listed figureheads to be scanned, conserved, and painted to a stable and displayable standard. Conservation works should follow Icon's ethical guidance and principles. The conservation of all three figureheads should be completed by May 2025. Site Visits to see the figureheads MUST be booked in advance with details located within the ITT Documentation on Page 19. This is due to the figureheads located within secure establishments and requiring security pass arrangements to be made. Site Visits may be booked by emailing jenna.taylor@nmrn.org.uk and emma.callaghan@nmrn.org.uk Clarification questions are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk Update- Condition Reports for all 3 figureheads, please express interest by emailing tenders@nmrn.org.uk to access these.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2513fa2-a0f0-4f5d-a648-f3faed1e6032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b097d1-93f4-458a-ac64-ec191f94bbe7
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,619 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2024 - 30 May 2025 1-2 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

ORBIS CONSERVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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