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Crossbow Challenge build and install at Fort Nelson

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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12 Apr 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Armouries Museum, a UK-based central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "Crossbow Challenge build and install at Fort Nelson." The contract, valued at £51,906, involves the creation and installation of a specialist crossbow visitor experience challenge. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, to Norse Sky Ltd, an SME located in Keighley. The project initiation began on April 7, 2025, with completion expected by July 25, 2025, and the installation to be completed by July 31, 2025. The project locations are spread across multiple regions in the UK.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specializing in recreational installations and visitor experience projects. SMEs that focus on innovative, interactive installations akin to the Crossbow Challenge could find additional opportunities in similar government projects. Companies with experience in creating engaging, educational environments for public museums or tourist attractions will be well-suited to compete for such contracts, leveraging their expertise to offer inventive solutions to enhance visitor experiences.

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Notice Title

Crossbow Challenge build and install at Fort Nelson

Notice Description

PS51,906.00 contract award for the build and installation of new specialist crossbow visitor experience challenge at Fort Nelson. Installation to be completed by July 25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050202
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014790-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212140 - Recreation installation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 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
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@armouries.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORSE SKY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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