Tender

Cutty Sark - Lighting Upgrade

NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM

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Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Maritime Museum, based in London, UK, is inviting tenders for the project titled "Cutty Sark - Lighting Upgrade". This procurement involves the replacement of both external and internal lighting installations on the historic ship, aiming to enhance system controls, energy efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, adhering to an open competition format which falls below the threshold for standard procurement methods. Interested parties must submit their responses by 24th November 2025, with all enquiries to be made by 17th November 2025. The project must be completed within the designated period from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in lighting systems and electrical installation work. With a total contract value of £240,000, it is an ideal prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector. Businesses able to demonstrate technical expertise, competitive pricing, and a commitment to delivering social benefits in line with the project's evaluation criteria are well-positioned to succeed in this competitive process. The open procurement method ensures accessibility, providing a favourable landscape for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolios with prestigious projects such as the enhancement of the historic Cutty Sark.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cutty Sark - Lighting Upgrade

Notice Description

The Cutty Sark has undergone a major restoration project following a fire in 2007, with the ship reopening under RMG's management in 2012. The authority is seeking to appoint a contractor to replace the external and internal lighting installation across sections of the ship to improve the controls, energy efficiency and operation of the systems. All works must be completed by the 31st of March 2026 and need to be delivered in accordance with the design and specification parameters set out. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Lighting-systems./7V438T78R3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7V438T78R3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068309-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM
Contact Name
Maciej Wroblewski
Contact Email
mwroblewski@rmg.co.uk
Contact Phone
0208 3126780

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9NF
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Park
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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