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title: "World Beneath Waves Exhibition- Design & Manage ITT"
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# World Beneath Waves Exhibition- Design & Manage ITT

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028fa1ba-eb8e-4341-bf94-ec0bf6370ddf

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has initiated a procurement process for the "World Beneath Waves Exhibition- Design & Manage ITT" in the Museum services category. The exhibition is planned to be vibrant and engaging, focusing on HMS Challenger's voyage legacy. The procurement is at the active stage, with a contract period starting on December 9, 2022, and ending on July 31, 2023. The tender period ends on November 25, 2022. The exhibition will take place in Portsmouth, with linked content in NMRN Hartlepool. The minimum value for this procurement is £150,000, with the contract value set at £195,000.

This tender by the NMRN offers opportunities for SMEs in the services sector to participate. Businesses experienced in exhibition design and management would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The NMRN aims to appoint a supplier who can deliver a high-quality exhibition emphasising the maritime history of the Royal Navy. Interested parties should note the key dates, including site visits on November 2 and 3, 2022. Virtual visits can also be arranged. This procurement represents a rerun of a previously withdrawn tender reference 226904.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) wishes to appoint an exhibition designer for a colourful and engaging exhibition at Portsmouth, showcasing objects and interactives based on HMS Challenger's famous voyage of 1872-6, with linked content displayed at NMRN Hartlepool. The exhibition will also highlight the Royal Navy's continued involvement in science at sea, in the context of the Challenger legacy. The exhibition tender will comprise of Phase 1 (Design) and Phase 2 (Manage), with a break between them, the NMRN are committing to work to RIBA Stage 4 value of PS28k for Phase 1. If the proposals for full costs (not exceeding PS199,100) are taken forward to proceed to Phase 2 (manage - up to Riba Stage 6) we will continue with the winning bid and design for this tender. The exhibition tender will comprise of; * Phase 1 (Design- up to Riba Stage 4) Firm Price at submission. * Phase 2 (Manage up to Riba Stage 6) Detailed proposed costs at submission, then fully costed when the design is finalised. The NMRN are committing to work to Phase 1. Phase 2 is subject to fundraising. Locations and Dates: Special exhibition area, Storehouse 10 galleries, National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth (NMRNP). Modular display to fit existing gallery at NMRN Hartlepool (NMRNH) should be part of any full cost proposals with linked content to main exhibition in Portsmouth. This site is home to HMS Trincomalee, still afloat and open to visitors; the ship has its own story of circumnavigation - content here will be on the theme of Worlds Beneath the Waves but more tailored towards Trincomalee's story. Full details can be found in the ITT document and also the Appendix A Design Brief. Site Visits if required by suppliers must be booked in advance, these will be held 2nd & 3rd November 2022. We can support virtual visits as well if required. Please email Eileen.clegg@nmrn.org.uk to organise this by referencing this tender in your email subject. Please note, this is a rerun of a previously withdrawn tender reference 226904.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164962a1-bc6f-48ac-b315-9e343ce8a1a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2022 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £195,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIO WIGNALL & MOORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164962a1-bc6f-48ac-b315-9e343ce8a1a8
- 22 Nov 2022 at 14:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599964e9-ede8-472b-b945-fbb6754b15d6
- 15 Nov 2022 at 15:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599964e9-ede8-472b-b945-fbb6754b15d6
- 31 Oct 2022 at 09:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599964e9-ede8-472b-b945-fbb6754b15d6
- 25 Oct 2022 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599964e9-ede8-472b-b945-fbb6754b15d6
- 21 Oct 2022 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599964e9-ede8-472b-b945-fbb6754b15d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/164962a1-bc6f-48ac-b315-9e343ce8a1a8
  18th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599964e9-ede8-472b-b945-fbb6754b15d6
  22nd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c8ba8592-ac88-4319-90bd-259b43f19c97
  Annex A-B-C This does not need to be returned with submission. Contains key dates and criteria information.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84db4f5e-a3de-40c7-a874-ccc58dda5d47
  Annex D-E-F This must be returned as part of the submission, signed and completed in full.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ba21b74-67f7-4db0-8f03-b865ec26c4b0
  This is an example of a NMRN Service contract, is does not represent the final version. It does not require signing or returning.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c956b5a-03f4-4374-8ef0-70cd3cb431e5
  Full Exhibition Brief for the World Beneath Waves Exhibition.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b1a3664-010a-467b-a2fb-660f095706eb
  Photographs of Exhibitions that have been hosted in Storehouse 10 Special Exhibition Space.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d5de52b-0fc8-49c2-9ffd-333d2bbdada3
  Please complete your total costs for Phase 1 and Phase 2, and the total cost for the whole tender as well. As this is a universal form for the NMRN to evaluate prices on. Please provide with your submission pack a detailed cost breakdown as well.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0cc55ed-d734-4b82-9e9f-a3785144a81d
  Frequently Asked Questions regarding NMRN's ITT documentation.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29b00bbf-9011-460f-8729-d0dc1d78d2cd
  Version 1 of Clarifications & Responses.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c2e1e79-2dd6-47e9-8ad4-21a98fca37ec
  Final issue of clarification responses to bidders questions.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6914b3b6-b3bd-4aa9-a8a0-d47377f4a942
  Urgent Clarification ahead of the Deadline on 25th November

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