Award

Timber Lamination Jig for HMSV Project

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 16:32

Award

16 Jul 2025 at 09:38

Tender

27 May 2025 at 15:02

PlanningUpdate

07 May 2025 at 11:56

Planning

07 May 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy has successfully awarded a contract as part of its HMS Victory Conservation Programme to MTECH Southern Solutions Limited. This project involved the fabrication, design, and installation of a timber lamination jig to aid in the conservation of HMS Victory's hull. The project is categorised under the "works" industry and involved open competition procurement. It was completed on 30th September 2025, with Portsmouth, UK, being the primary location involved. Initiated as a below-threshold open competition, this contract was procured under legal basis 2023/54. The buyer organisation is classified as a public authority within the central government, based in Portsmouth.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and construction, particularly those with expertise in fabricating large timber structures. The procurement process underscores the importance of partnering with skilled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like MTECH Southern Solutions, fostering growth within specialised sectors that engage in complex conservation projects. Enterprises focusing on innovative engineering solutions and conservation methods are well-suited for future opportunities within similar projects managed by public sector entities such as the National Museum of the Royal Navy.

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Notice Title

Timber Lamination Jig for HMSV Project

Notice Description

The NMRN is seeking a fabrication contractor to design, fabricate and install a lamination jig for the production of large dimension timber elements for use in the conservation of HMS Victory's hull. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050daf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054092-2025
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,271 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 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
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Contact Name
Dave Hartley
Contact Email
procurement@nmrn.org.uk
Contact Phone
02392891370

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

MTECH SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS

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