--- title: "Appointment of Exhibition Designers for NMRN Hartlepool- New Naval Galleries" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2024-08-13" --- # Appointment of Exhibition Designers for NMRN Hartlepool- New Naval Galleries Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3199a909-a317-4bae-8dd5-f1aa7d5b8d4e.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy, headquartered in Portsmouth, is seeking tenders for exhibition designers to work on the "Whole Site - New Naval Galleries" project at NMRN Hartlepool. This contract falls under the museum construction work and museum-exhibition services categories. Located in the North East of the United Kingdom, the project aims to introduce new naval galleries by Spring 2030. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th September 2024. The open procedure adopted accommodates SMEs and covers RIBA Stages 2 to 7. Key deadlines include the need for a priced RIBA Stage 2 concept design by January 2025, and the contract will run from 1st October 2024 to 1st October 2030, with an estimated budget of £325,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition design and museum services, especially those looking to expand their portfolio in the museum and cultural sector. The project intends to promote sustainability and profitability for the museum, alongside contributing to the regeneration of the surrounding areas. Companies with experience in developing engaging activity plans and executing large-scale cultural projects are well-suited for this opportunity. The successful consultant will work closely with NMRN to create innovative exhibition spaces, potentially including the conservation and display of WWII artefacts, thus offering a distinctive and impactful project to enhance their business growth. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool is based within the Hartlepool Marina area, which is around 1km north east Hartlepool Town Centre and very close to the main train station. The museum is based in the collection of buildings which are known as the Historic Quayside (or Historic Quay), which was purpose-built as a museum in the mid-1990s, the NMRN have purchased the adjacent Vision Retail ParkBy the spring of 2030 NMRN are to introduce exciting New Naval Galleries and facilities at NMRN Hartlepool. The overarching primary objectives of the "Whole Site - New Naval Galleries" project are as follows: - To enable the Hartlepool site to minimise its reliance on grants so that it becomes a sustainable and profitable visitor attraction. - To offer additional new gallery space to help promote the NMRN and the Hartlepool Historic Quay. This will allow NMRN to display objects that are currently not available to the public and if feasible, house the RML 497, a WWII motor launch, where it can be conserved and displayed to the public. - To support an engaging activity plan to help support and energise the above objectives and help drive regeneration and business to the surrounding areas. The Capital Budget for the project is circa PS10m. The NMRN are seeking tenders for RIBA Stages 2 to 7 for a number of professional services including Exhibition Designers. There is an urgency to procure a professional team and for them to develop a priced RIBA Stage 2 concept design for the whole site by January 2025 to allow NMRN to consider the proposals and submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) soon after. Subject to NLHF approval or otherwise NMRN will then move to prepare a NLHF Round 1 Application or if not successful reconsider its options. The contract with the successful consultant will have break clauses at the end of each RIBA Stage or other contractual rights for terminating services should it be necessary. Information regarding site visits can be found within the tender documentation. There is also additional information that can be requested which can be done by emailing tenders@nmrn.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095cc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £325,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 15:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095cc - 13 Aug 2024 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095cc - 13 Aug 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095cc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095cc 13th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1111f52-3f07-482b-b939-201747e390f3 Annex D-E-F including criterion response must be completed. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1148f085-4c95-4e5b-96b3-6fa697baf114 The relevant tab for the pricing proposals is highlighted within this spreadsheet, please ensure to complete this accuratley. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0692c81d-68d1-4656-9082-9a2f57e8b039 Annex D-E-F including criterion response must be completed. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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