--- title: "Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2023-09-05" --- # Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e7de9cc-35bc-468d-8a7c-02ac84d2fa05.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking a supplier for the provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submitting tenders by 10th October 2023. The contract period is expected to start on 1st November 2023 and run until 2nd November 2026. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Museum services and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in audio guide systems or museum services to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The National Museum of the Royal Navy aims to enhance the visitor experience at HMS Victory through the introduction of a new audio guide system, providing a chance for suppliers to contribute to enhancing the historical and educational offerings at this iconic maritime location. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy cares for HMS Victory, based in a dry dock within the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. In 2016 HMS Victory underwent a full reinterpretation project to improve the experience for our 300,000 visitors who board the ship each year. Part of this project saw the introduction of the ship's first audio guide system telling the story of the Battle of Trafalgar, from preparation in Portsmouth, the battle itself and the events after Admiral Nelson's death. As well as documenting her service post-Trafalgar into the 20th century as the ship is still a commissioned ship of the Royal Navy and flagship of the First Sea Lord.Emphasis is placed on the design suiting the unusual ship environment, in particular on health and safety. The systems needed to prevent undue operational distraction when moving through the ships.The existing systems are based on infrared beacons stationed throughout the ship (42 on HMS Victory As visitors' transit between decks they hear the stories unfold, with freedom to pick and choose the level of detail and number of beacons they wish to hear. Small and lightweight, hung around the neck with a lanyard, the devices could be used either via the speaker or with headsets plugged into the devices. They are charged within their docks and handed out / given back in the visitor's tent on the port side of HMS Victory.The NMRN would like to commission a contract for the rental of a new audio guide system for HMS Victory. The contract will include the installation and ongoing maintenance of a new audio guide system for a period of three years with an option of rolling one-year extensions.Tender documentation can be found here;https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf2b0b5-d15d-4459-8451-7999f37142ef ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0096f2ff-dd02-4213-bc5f-1c8542ef14cd | | 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 | 5 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 2 Nov 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 - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92521000 - Museum services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0096f2ff-dd02-4213-bc5f-1c8542ef14cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0096f2ff-dd02-4213-bc5f-1c8542ef14cd 5th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP167006 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/bbf2b0b5-d15d-4459-8451-7999f37142ef ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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