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title: "Move of Historic Boats CMB 331 & MTB 71"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
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# Move of Historic Boats CMB 331 & MTB 71

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65bcf2e7-2951-4bf4-b88c-1ad9d3f92867

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Move of Historic Boats CMB 331 & MTB 71". This procurement falls under the services category and is located in the South East of England. The tender is at the active stage and submissions must be made by 2nd November 2020, with the contract period commencing on 17th November 2020 and concluding on 1st December 2020. The estimated value of the contract is £65,000, with a minimum value of £30,000, and it will be procured via an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies in the transport and logistics industry to grow their business by taking part in a specialised project involving the relocation and installation of historic boats. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include logistics firms, specialised transport services for large or delicate items, and contractors experienced in museum exhibition setups. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the project's inclusive nature.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has a requirement to move the historic boats Coastal Motor Boat (CMB) 331 and Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB) 71, presently in storage at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton, and to install these boats into a new exhibition space at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, at Gosport. THE BOATS MUST INGRESS INTO THE NEW EXHIBITION SPACE NO LATER THAN 1ST DECEMBER 2020 Details of the two boats: MTB 71 - Beam 15.25 feet (4.65 m), Length: Overall 59.50 feet (18.14 m). MTB 331, - Beam 11.60 feet (3.54 m), Length: Overall 55.00 feet (16.78 m).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050690fb-9fe4-495c-995d-ad9d25423495 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2020 - 1 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050690fb-9fe4-495c-995d-ad9d25423495

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050690fb-9fe4-495c-995d-ad9d25423495
  14th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160618
  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

- https://www.nmrn.org.uk/tenders

## Provenance

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