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Royal Navy Submarine Museum- Waterbus Jetty Works

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

12 Dec 2025 at 09:00

Tender

11 Jul 2025 at 17:25

PlanningUpdate

08 Apr 2025 at 12:07

Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy successfully completed a procurement process for the "Royal Navy Submarine Museum - Waterbus Jetty Works" project, focusing on replacing and repairing the jetty's planking at the Submarine Museum in Gosport. This public authority, operating within the central government, conducted this process using a competitive flexible procedure, classified as an open, below-threshold competition. The procurement stage was marked as complete with the contract awarded on 10th December 2025, set to conclude by 31st March 2026. The industry category pertains to construction work for water projects, with several regions in the UK listed for delivery.

This tender showcases significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in construction and maintenance of marine infrastructure, to expand their portfolios and enhance their expertise in water projects. Companies equipped to undertake responsible construction work, considering health and safety alongside heritage preservation, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. This contract could act as a stepping stone for businesses to engage with public sector projects, establishing credibility and expanding their presence in the competitive market. The inclusion of optional extras like grip strips and LED lighting enables businesses to offer innovative solutions tailored to client needs.

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Notice Title

Royal Navy Submarine Museum- Waterbus Jetty Works

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) advertised this tender opportunity to appoint a contractor for the works to replace the existing planking on the Waterbus Jetty at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport and carry out repairs as necessary. The Jetty is one of the primary entrances to the Submarine Museum and sees a large number of visitors pass across it throughout the year. The tender was undertaken as a Competitive Flexible procedure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082276-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,940 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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), 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UKI MECHANICAL

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