Tender

Appointment of Design and Production Services

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY

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13 Nov 2025 at 14:52

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04 Nov 2025 at 14:41

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24 Oct 2025 at 16:27

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museum of the Royal Navy, located in Portsmouth, is seeking to establish an Open Framework Agreement for design and production services. This tender, titled "Appointment of Design and Production Services," is classified under the services category, with specific attention to printing, motion picture, and business-related services. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with submissions being gathered via an open procedure. Important dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 21st November 2025 and the potential award by 9th December 2025. The framework aims to appoint multiple suppliers and remains open to periodic entries until early 2034. This initiative is aligned with the 2025 procurement regulations and caters to departments across the NMRN Group needing these specialised services.

This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for suppliers proficient in delivering creative services within the public or cultural sectors. The framework's value is estimated at £5,000,000, making it an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in graphic and digital design, print production, and related creative disciplines. The tender is particularly suitable for SMEs demonstrating a strong track record, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and a commitment to sustainability. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their reach, build reputable partnerships with a well-regarded institution, and contribute to sustainable practices, thus paving the way for further professional growth and development. Interested parties should register their interest promptly to participate in the online market engagement session on 6th November 2025, ensuring they are equipped with all necessary insights and updates.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Design and Production Services

Notice Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy as "NMRN Operations" is inviting experienced and specialist suppliers to tender for inclusion in a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of design and production services. This framework will be accessible across all areas of the museum group and is being established in line with the 2025 procurement regulations. The framework will allow for the appointment of multiple suppliers and periodic reopening to allow new entrants under the regulations of the Open Framework set out in the tender pack. The tender pack will include the scope of services, these will include but are not limited to: Graphic design (print and digital), print and signage production, display graphic design, development of creative for campaigns, Animation and illustration. As well as Digital asset creation (e.g., social media, web graphics). The framework intends to allow Departments across the NMRN Group to use the framework when requiring design and production services. Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in delivering creative services for public or cultural organisations. Capacity to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines, and a commitment to accessibility and sustainability standards. All the information for this tender including the fifteen (15) lots is within the tender pack listed in this advert. The NMRN will host an Online Market Engagement Session to discuss the Open Framework. This is due to take place on Thursday 6th November 2025, to ensure you book onto this Online Market Engagement Session and to ensure you receive an MS Teams Invite, please express an interest in this tender opportunity by emailing tenders@nmrn.org.uk Clarifications should be issued to the NMRN Tenders Inbox- tenders@nmrn.org.uk The NMRN encourages all suppliers interested in this tender opportunity to register their expression of interest. This ensures that all relevant communications and updates are received within the stated timelines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073606-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY
Contact Name
Dave Hartley
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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