--- title: "Appointment of Exhibition Designers for NMRN Hartlepool- New Naval Galleries" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2024-08-13" --- # Appointment of Exhibition Designers for NMRN Hartlepool- New Naval Galleries Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-597a4a0f-be27-4919-83ac-3d5f4b243412.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) Operations is seeking exhibition designers for their "Whole Site - New Naval Galleries" project at NMRN Hartlepool. This project aims to transform the site into a sustainable visitor attraction and create additional gallery spaces. The tender involves RIBA Stages 2 to 7 and encompasses several professional services, focusing on museum-exhibition services in Hartlepool, North East England. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 18th September 2024 and an expected contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st January 2025. The project has a capital budget of approximately GBP 10 million and requires a Stage 2 concept design by January 2025 to proceed with funding applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum-exhibition services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale projects and engaging with local regeneration initiatives. SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering a promising avenue for smaller businesses to secure a high-profile contract that could enhance their portfolio and market presence. Ideal candidates would be experienced in developing culturally and historically significant displays, contributing to increased tourism and economic development in the Hartlepool area. ## Notice The 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 GBP 10 m. 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.Full Documentation can be found here;https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095ccAll communications for this tender are done via tenders@nmrn.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6058c02d-e3d9-4f3f-a6e5-9c4a7a7c6d16 | | 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 | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6058c02d-e3d9-4f3f-a6e5-9c4a7a7c6d16 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6058c02d-e3d9-4f3f-a6e5-9c4a7a7c6d16 13th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG168560 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/0e5c5992-cdae-488c-a76c-6ccedc7095ccAll ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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