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title: "Rigging Materials Trials for the Conservation of HMS Victory"
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# Rigging Materials Trials for the Conservation of HMS Victory

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31db1ba3-35ee-499f-8544-5862dabf9bdb

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a laboratory for rigging materials trials to support the conservation of HMS Victory. This five-year contract involves testing materials for the ship's rigging. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ends on April 17, 2023. The contract period is set to start on April 28, 2023, and last until April 28, 2028. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services to collaborate with NMRN Operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in servicing the conservation sector and with expertise in marine heritage preservation will find this tender well-suited for expansion and growth.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is leading on the conservation of HMS Victory to ensure the long-term preservation of this world-class historic vessel and exemplar of a Royal Navy capital warship from the Age of Sail.The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Project is to deliver a fully-conserved ship, able to survive in an open environment for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance. Conservation works began in early 2022. The project scope includes the replacement of all external planking and some internal elements and the progressive re-rigging of the ship.The NMRN is now looking for a five (5) year call-off contract with a laboratory to undertake testing of candidate materials for use in the rigging of the ship

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01dfd-8d04-4a98-9c28-f5f70c361072 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2023 - 28 Apr 2028 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01dfd-8d04-4a98-9c28-f5f70c361072

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9e01dfd-8d04-4a98-9c28-f5f70c361072
  9th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR166122
  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

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