--- title: "Appointment of Contract for the Base Build for Boathouse 6 Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Appointment of Contract for the Base Build for Boathouse 6 Project Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3462de87-9c9e-43e4-a476-9d89517e8e57.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a contractor for the base build of the Boathouse 6 Project, located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, South East England. This procurement, classified under the CPV category of construction work for leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants, is in the Tender stage and will use a Restricted procedure. The procurement process includes a two-stage tender, starting with a pre-qualifying phase followed by contractor involvement in the detailed design stage. Key dates include the market engagement day on 5th December 2024 and the tender submission deadline on 23rd December 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd March 2025 to 3rd July 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, given the suitability criteria outlined by the NMRN. The contracted work involves the historical reimagination of a Grade II* listed building, providing a chance for businesses with expertise in heritage and construction to showcase their capabilities in a high-profile cultural project. The successful bidder will gain valuable experience and exposure by contributing to a landmark visitor attraction, which includes diverse facilities such as a museum, exhibition gallery, and conference space. Businesses interested in the tender can benefit from early engagement during the design stage, enhancing collaborative opportunities. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has launched a search for a base build contractor to support the delivery of the works packages for the new Royal Marines Experience Museum (RMEM) offer to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (PHD). The reimagination of Boathouse No.6 - a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1845 and one of the earliest examples of a building with load-bearing iron -frames - will bring ground-breaking new visitor experiences to the site.The vision of the whole project is to re-imagine the magnificent 1840s-built, Grade II* listed Boathouse 6, as a centre for activities for all ages, where heritage is valued, accessible and relevant. It will become home to the Royal Marines Experience Museum, a special exhibition gallery, a family-focused marines-themed laser quest, and a dual-use public programme and conference facility.The base build contractor will be procured during the RIBA Stage 3 coordinated design stage using a two-stage tender process. The procurement will be via a Restricted Tender process and will include Contractor Design Portions. A two-stage tender process allows the contractor to be involved in the project during the detailed design stage (RIBA Stage 4).This appointment is being undertaken under a Restricted Tender Procedure therefore, there is a two-stage process for this tender. There is an initial pre-qualifying phase whereby the NMRN wishes to evaluate potential bidders for suitability for this tender. This will be done by understanding a suppliers technical and professional ability and being suitably qualified for these works. This is pursuant to the PCR2015 Regulation Section 26 (7).As part of the tender process, the NMRN are offering interested parties the chance to participate in a Market Engagement Day on Thursday 5th December 2024 (1000-1230) hosted in Boathouse No.6. For details on this and how to book onto the day please see the ITT documentation.#All communication is to be done via tenders@nmrn.org.uk unless stated otherwise.PLEASE NOTE- all communication is done via NMRN Tenders email address, with the tender documentation found on Contracts Finder Gov.UK here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea4e10d-8afc-4ad5-a4ae-ffe36058ed68 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100bf91c-19ec-4d58-914c-659c7a587aad | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100bf91c-19ec-4d58-914c-659c7a587aad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/100bf91c-19ec-4d58-914c-659c7a587aad 21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV169045 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 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea4e10d-8afc-4ad5-a4ae-ffe36058ed68 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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