--- title: "Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2025-01-14" --- # Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3108411c-1352-410e-9546-75c08e385b73.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project". This project falls under the industry category of Museum services (CPV code 92521000) and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which was published on 14th January 2025, seeks a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative and interpretative outputs for the Victory Live project. Key dates include a tender period ending on 17th February 2025 at 12:00 PM, and a contract period starting on 21st March 2025 and ending on 21st March 2027. The procurement method being used is an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design and build services, particularly those with expertise in museum services and historical conservation projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, with up to £50,000 in funding available, split over two financial years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026). This project allows companies to demonstrate their capabilities in high-profile conservation work and strengthens their portfolio by contributing to the protection and conservation of a national heritage site, HMS Victory. Businesses adept in innovative interpretative solutions will find this an excellent opportunity to collaborate with NMRN and gain visibility in the industry. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently delivering Victory Live: The Big Repair, one of the largest conservation projects in the UK which aims to fight the impact of moisture, fungus and pests that are threatening HMS Victory. This requires the careful removal of rotting material from the hull and replacing it with new oak. This painstaking work is being undertaken by our skilled team of shipwrights, riggers, conservators and archaeologists. The project will ensure that HMS Victory is protected for a minimum of 50 years.The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative / interpretative outputs required for Victory Live: The Big Repair project. Up to GPB-50,000 *Payment award will be split over two financial years i.e. 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf67540-7eaf-4f26-a2a4-0b65fba65815 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NMRN OPERATIONS | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92521000 - Museum services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2025 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf67540-7eaf-4f26-a2a4-0b65fba65815 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cf67540-7eaf-4f26-a2a4-0b65fba65815 14th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN169229 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmrn.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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