Tender

Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory

NMRN OPERATIONS

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Tender

05 Sep 2023 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a provider for the "Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory" contract. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, and involves the rental of a new audio guide system for a duration of three years, extendable annually. The tender process is currently at the 'Open Procedure' stage, with a submission deadline of 10th October 2023.

This opportunity to supply an audio guide system for HMS Victory presents a chance for businesses specializing in museum services to showcase their expertise. The contract, initiated by NMRN Operations based in Portsmouth, UK, requires a solution tailored to the unique environment of the historic ship. Interested parties should ensure compliance with health and safety measures while designing a system that enhances the visitor experience and storytelling aspects of the Battle of Trafalgar.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy cares for HMS Victory, based in a dry dock within the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. In 2016 HMS Victory underwent a full reinterpretation project to improve the experience for our 300,000 visitors who board the ship each year. Part of this project saw the introduction of the ship's first audio guide system telling the story of the Battle of Trafalgar, from preparation in Portsmouth, the battle itself and the events after Admiral Nelson's death. As well as documenting her service post-Trafalgar into the 20th century as the ship is still a commissioned ship of the Royal Navy and flagship of the First Sea Lord. Emphasis is placed on the design suiting the unusual ship environment, in particular on health and safety. The systems needed to prevent undue operational distraction when moving through the ships. The existing systems are based on infrared beacons stationed throughout the ship (42 on HMS Victory As visitors' transit between decks they hear the stories unfold, with freedom to pick and choose the level of detail and number of beacons they wish to hear. Small and lightweight, hung around the neck with a lanyard, the devices could be used either via the speaker or with headsets plugged into the devices. They are charged within their docks and handed out / given back in the visitor's tent on the port side of HMS Victory. The NMRN would like to commission a contract for the rental of a new audio guide system for HMS Victory. The contract will include the installation and ongoing maintenance of a new audio guide system for a period of three years with an option of rolling one-year extensions. Tender documentation can be found here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf2b0b5-d15d-4459-8451-7999f37142ef

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03fa3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026253-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NMRN OPERATIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nmrn.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2392891370

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
TLJ31 Portsmouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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