--- title: "Opportunity for the Design, Manufacture & Delivery of a Support Cradle for the Historic Vessel RML 497 - The National Museum of the Royal Navy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2017-07-14" --- # Opportunity for the Design, Manufacture & Delivery of a Support Cradle for the Historic Vessel RML 497 - The National Museum of the Royal Navy Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3e29c923-717e-4e13-80df-e8a8e460a02f.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking bids for the design, manufacture, and delivery of a support cradle for the historic Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497, which is located in Southampton. This tender is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 24 July 2017. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the project falls under the category of works, specifically related to lifting and handling equipment. The contract is expected to commence on 8 August 2017 and will conclude by 1 November 2017. This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in custom fabrications and historic vessel support. Companies capable of providing high-quality architectural, structural, and logistical solutions may find this contract particularly advantageous. The tender is suitable for firms that can meet the technical requirements outlined in the invitation to tender and are experienced in heritage projects, as the involvement with a historic maritime asset necessitates a nuanced understanding of such projects. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy wishes to commission the opportunity for a contractor to provide the design, manufacture and delivery of a support cradle for the historic Rescue Motor Launch (RML) 497 based in Southampton. Additional information: Further information on the vessel RML 497 is provided by the NMRN on request via hst.procurement@nmrn.org.uk. Please see ITT for details. Clarifications during the tender process should be directed to hst.procurement@nmrn.org.uk Tender submission should be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa4b23c-2056-4813-8039-529559deed85 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2017 - 1 Nov 2017 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items - 44200000 - Structural products - 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71500000 - Construction-related services - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 16:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa4b23c-2056-4813-8039-529559deed85 - 16 Jun 2017 at 09:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa4b23c-2056-4813-8039-529559deed85 - 15 Jun 2017 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa4b23c-2056-4813-8039-529559deed85 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa4b23c-2056-4813-8039-529559deed85 14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9aac305-474a-41fe-a1f9-484f7054b207 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cabe5639-6d90-41c2-ae73-6a74cb79ee2f ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmrn.or.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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