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title: "Supply of Timber Adhesives for the Conservation of HMS Victory- Second Issue"
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# Supply of Timber Adhesives for the Conservation of HMS Victory- Second Issue

Buyer: ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-368359a1-1705-43ab-aa5b-a45005d20eca

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the National Museum of the Royal Navy seeking suppliers, specifically small to medium enterprises, for a five-year contract to supply timber adhesives necessary for the HMS Victory Conservation Project. This project, situated in Portsmouth, UK, is classified under the "Adhesives" CPV category and employs an open procedure procurement method. It requires materials suitable for teak frame repairs and oak plank lamination in restoring the ship. The tender process began in December 2023, with the clarification deadline set for 19th January 2024, and submissions due by 2nd February 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, is slated to begin on 21st February 2024, lasting until 21st February 2029, with ADCO (UK) Limited as the chosen supplier.

This procurement process offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in materials suited for conservation and restoration efforts, particularly those producing high-quality adhesives for timber usage. SMEs with expertise in developing durable adhesive solutions for historic structures will find this contract conducive to showcasing their materials' effectiveness in significant restoration undertakings. Given the project's complexity and the need for specialised adhesives, businesses with advanced materials research capabilities and experience in similar conservation projects are uniquely suited to compete for future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Project is to deliver a fully-conserved ship, in a condition to survive for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance. This project began in summer 2022 and is to take 10 years to complete. The conservation work includes the replacement of all external and some internal planking and structural elements. The timber to be used in the ship is a mixture of teak and oak which will need to be laminated to meet required dimensions. The National Museum is therefore seeking a supplier for the next 5 years to provide timber adhesives for teak frame repairs and oak plank lamination. To ensure the project meets its objectives, the National Museum has undertaken rigorous and extensive materials trials to determine the most suitable timber adhesives which are detailed below under requirements. Clarification deadline is Friday 19th January 2024, sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk Additional information: This is a re-issue of a withdrawn tender- this was due to one of the products being discontinued, first issue can be seen here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe6cd40-1d5c-403f-b0ef-0160b3bd685e

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8582d671-72c5-409b-8448-9599f4841f51 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 4 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADCO (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24911200 - Adhesives

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8582d671-72c5-409b-8448-9599f4841f51
- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8582d671-72c5-409b-8448-9599f4841f51
- 18 Dec 2023 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8cfc416-265e-459a-be58-91b694030fdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8582d671-72c5-409b-8448-9599f4841f51
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8cfc416-265e-459a-be58-91b694030fdf
  18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ce722f2-34f2-43f9-9c95-154d57bccd79
  Open ITT- Complete Annex D-E-F in full. There is a price proposal which must be completed, which must include a total price.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9cc29b88-fe1d-467b-a01e-1db5f261a67a
  Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the NMRN's ITT documentation.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94c37636-1bb4-47c1-80fa-f920e948d428
  Example of an NMRN Contract and T&Cs. For Review, does not represent the final version. Considerations must be sent as part of clarifications period.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe6cd40-1d5c-403f-b0ef-0160b3bd685e

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