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title: "Lead Consultant: Exhibition Design and Build Services for Silent and Secret: 50 Years of the Royal Navy's At Sea Deterrent"
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# Lead Consultant: Exhibition Design and Build Services for Silent and Secret: 50 Years of the Royal Navy's At Sea Deterrent

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71affa62-1560-4d01-a7c8-19c40feab3af

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is currently engaged in a procurement process for the project titled "Lead Consultant: Exhibition Design and Build Services for Silent and Secret: 50 Years of the Royal Navy's At Sea Deterrent." This project falls within the museum-exhibition services industry category and is set to take place at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, England. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period running from February 15, 2018, to June 30, 2018. The overall contract value is £50,000, and the tender submission deadline was January 24, 2018.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in exhibition design and build services, particularly those specialising in museums and historical displays. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in audiovisual design, interactive exhibits, and graphic installations may find this project particularly suitable for their skills. The exhibition is designed to raise awareness of Britain's nuclear deterrent history, making it an intriguing venture for companies that can creatively communicate historical narratives and engage diverse audiences.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is planning a permanent exhibition to take place at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, to mark 50 years of the At-Sea Deterrent. Since 1968 Royal Navy submarines have carried ballistic missiles. They are known as SSBNs (Ship, Submersible, Ballistic Missile, Nuclear Powered). The first class of submarine to carry them were the Resolution Class. Today 4 Vanguard class submarines carry the nation's nuclear deterrent, Trident. This exhibition, set to open on the anniversary of the first Polaris patrol of HMS Resolution, charts the history of the Royal Navy adopting ballistic missiles and the reasons for it, through to modern day submarines and the Trident era. It will also cover the stories of those who served on board SSBNs and what it is like to live and work on a submarine that must be on constant alert. The exhibition will highlight the need for a continuous at sea deterrent but will not shy away from debate. The aims of the exhibition are: * To raise awareness about the role of Britain's nuclear deterrent * Highlight the experiences of the crews who served/are serving on SSBNs * Give a broad understanding of the history of the deterrent * To give the opportunity for debate by including different voices and viewpoints A more detailed concept document has been appended to this notice, along with a plan of the John Fieldhouse building at RNSM (the proposed venue) and a key artefact list. NMRN seeks an experienced and imaginative exhibition design team to: 1. Conceive an initial concept design for approval by the Project Team 2. Incorporating any amendments specified, work up a fully detailed exhibition design brief. 3. Identify and procure any required subcontractors. 4. Project manage exhibition fit-out. The precise package of work will depend on the final approved design but it is anticipated that the complete package of work may consist of the following, elements of which may be subcontracted: 1. Development of initial concept designs 2. Detailed graphic design, print and installation 3. Detailed audiovisual design, development and installation 4. Detailed interactive exhibit design, development and installation. 5. Supply and fit appropriate gallery lighting 6. Supply and fit exhibition showcases 7. Production of showcase layouts 8. Exhibition fit-out 9. Snagging Additional information: Changes 18 January 2018: Revised exhibition title Amended programme to reflect new submission date of 24 January and new interview date of 30 January Uploaded revised ITT with new title, procurement programme and some changes reflecting queries and clarifications Uploaded Clarifications and Queries document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d96b3a-051c-4ab5-95bc-a9401b04d390 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Locality | GOSPORT,HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO12 2AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Gosport |
| Electoral ward | Anglesey |
| Westminster constituency | Gosport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINGLE RICHARDS SHARRATT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d96b3a-051c-4ab5-95bc-a9401b04d390
- 18 Jan 2018 at 17:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29f7028-42d2-45be-b295-25bc99d96f7f
- 18 Jan 2018 at 10:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29f7028-42d2-45be-b295-25bc99d96f7f
- 18 Dec 2017 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29f7028-42d2-45be-b295-25bc99d96f7f
- 13 Dec 2017 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29f7028-42d2-45be-b295-25bc99d96f7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d96b3a-051c-4ab5-95bc-a9401b04d390
  4th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d29f7028-42d2-45be-b295-25bc99d96f7f
  18th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21995da1-ccaf-4782-8aa0-57ac66bf7b21
  Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6d5acef-d2b0-4125-ac58-05e04ab240ac
  Exhibition Brief
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4378677-5387-46d1-9c70-77a1d3063843
  Object Long List
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a550e9a6-74d6-46af-b254-8e14bea4b31c
  Key Objects
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eda45bb-cf6d-45db-a201-74680ff3bc18
  Key Objects
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2963430-e565-4a18-99be-3cd6d55b1bcb
  John Fieldhouse Building Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af74040d-4b19-4f1f-8eff-c438fa1f7d67
  Silent and Secret ITT v2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b270ea5-53e9-4bd7-818d-69a2839ddedd
  Queries and Clarifications

## Notice URLs

- http://www.submarine-museum.co.uk/

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