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Rigging Coatings- Planned Procurement Notice

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

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PlanningUpdate

14 Apr 2025 at 15:15

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

01 Apr 2025 at 12:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2025 at 16:30

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is initiating a tender process for the conservation coatings on the rigging of HMS Victory. The project's title is "Rigging Coatings- Planned Procurement Notice," with the procurement focusing on the category of construction structures and materials, and auxiliary products to construction. This procurement will cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom and is currently at the planning stage. Key dates include an online engagement session scheduled for 7th May 2025 and the close of the expression of interest on 16th May 2025. The tender period will end on 7th November 2025, with the contract set to run from 30th November 2025 to 30th November 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, inviting electronic submissions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in construction materials and conservation techniques. Companies with expertise in providing durable coatings for historical maritime artefacts will find this project particularly aligned with their offerings. The long-term conservation goal ensures ongoing maintenance work, fostering a stable partnership. Additionally, the high visibility of HMS Victory within the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard enhances the business profile of successful bidders. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a track record in historical preservation and material innovation are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties are encouraged to engage early, attend the online session, and submit their expressions of interest by the specified deadlines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rigging Coatings- Planned Procurement Notice

Notice Description

The purpose of this Planned Procurement Notice (PPN) is to alert potential suppliers to an opportunity to provide coatings options for the conservation of HMS Victory's masts, yards and assorted rigging hardware. Over the next 12 years the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is leading on the conservation of HMS Victory to ensure the long-term preservation of this world-class historic vessel. In addition to being the only surviving exemplar of a Royal Navy capital warship from the Age of Sail, HMS Victory continues to be a significant visitor attraction within the setting of No. 2 Dock and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard whilst continuing to serve as a commissioned warship and the Flagship of the First Sea Lord. The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Programme is to deliver a fully conserved ship, able to survive in an open environment for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance. A key component of the project is the conservation of existing rigging elements including masts and yards - generally referred to as 'spars' - and assorted metalwork items - generally referred to as 'hardware'. As part of this, suitable coatings will need to be applied to the external surfaces of spars and hardware, and the internal faces of hollow spars. Further information can be found in the attached PPN notice to this advert. The NMRN will host an online engagement session on Wednesday 7th May 2025 to allow interested parties to pose questions and seek clarifications before the close of the expression of interest period, Friday 16th May 2025 Interest suppliers are welcome to express their interest to tenders@nmrn.org.uk. Note- all dates for future tender are provisional at the time of this notice being published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f81c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015074-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nmrn.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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