Tender

Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project

NMRN OPERATIONS

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Tender

14 Jan 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative and interpretative outputs for "Victory Live: The Big Repair Project." This procurement is under the industry category of Museum Services and falls within the services main procurement category. The tender, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-04d00f-001269-2025, is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 17 February 2025 at 12:00 GMT. The total contract value is GBP 50,000, to be spread across two financial years: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The contract period starts on 21 March 2025 and ends on 21 March 2026, with work carried out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, specifically in the region of UKJ31.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services, particularly those experienced in conservation, interpretation, and narrative design. Companies capable of delivering high-quality interpretative and design solutions within a historic context will find this project advantageous. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, making it accessible to qualified providers. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios by associating with a high-profile conservation project, potentially leading to further opportunities within the heritage sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently delivering Victory Live: The Big Repair, one of the largest conservation projects in the UK which aims to fight the impact of moisture, fungus and pests that are threatening HMS Victory. This requires the careful removal of rotting material from the hull and replacing it with new oak. This painstaking work is being undertaken by our skilled team of shipwrights, riggers, conservators and archaeologists. The project will ensure that HMS Victory is protected for a minimum of 50 years. The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative / interpretative outputs required for Victory Live: The Big Repair project. Up to GPB-50,000 *Payment award will be split over two financial years i.e. 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d00f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001269-2025
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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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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