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title: "NML Sea Galleries, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Digital Content Production"
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# NML Sea Galleries, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Digital Content Production

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc06c1e-bb7a-414d-b497-968d3cc5087a

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the National Museums Liverpool, seeking bids for the "NML Sea Galleries, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Digital Content Production" project. This initiative falls under the category of software package and information systems and focuses on creating nine distinct audio-visual programmes to enhance the visitor experience at the museum. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure below threshold. The tender period ended on 19 July 2019, while the contract started on 15 August 2019 and will conclude on 7 February 2020, leading up to the gallery's grand opening on 27 March 2020 in Liverpool, North West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in audio-visual content creation, software development, and interactive media design. Companies with expertise in sourcing and managing digital content, especially those capable of delivering compelling multimedia experiences, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project can enhance a business’s portfolio and establish valuable partnerships within the cultural sector, particularly as it involves collaboration with a prominent institution dedicated to enriching public experiences through innovative technology.

## Notice

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "Sea Galleries, Merseyside Maritime Museum Tender Digital Content Production". Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the "Sea Galleries, Merseyside Maritime Museum Digital content production". We plan to create 9 no. different audio-visual programmes for the gallery, ranging from an introduction film, mapped projection showing a montage of footage and imaginary, one semi immersive experience, soundscape to convey cabin environment, diary extracts from a lady who travelled in 1920's and a number of other audio visual presentations within the galleries as part of the visitor experience. These will fit seamlessly into the design of the gallery and will be used help to communicate key message, stories linked to the different sections of the gallery. The Audio Visual elements have been carefully paced and positioned around the gallery (please refer to appendix M). Each audio visual item has its own brief. The briefs will provide details of objectives, key messages, storyline/content, technical information, look & feel, target audience and dwell time (Please refer to Appendix I for AV briefs). As part of the content delivery, the AV Software Content provider will be required to source additional imagery and footage for the AV production, and purchase copyright/usage licenses. The tender package should cover the following elements: Creative content delivery for all interactives and soundscapes (software) Image/footage research and sourcing, the purchase of copyright usage licenses The software content provider will need to works and collaborate with the internal content team to create and deliver the production of the AV software content for the gallery. Once all AV software content has reached the final stage of sign-off by the client, the AV Software content provider will be responsible to deliver all AV content to the AV Hardware contractor. The AV Hardware contractor will be responsible for the installation, testing and commissioning of all Hardware equipment and the installation of the software content via hardware elements. The galleries will open to the public on 27 March 2020. The deadline to installation, test and commission all digital elements on gallery 7 February 2020. The AV Software content provider will need to deliver all final version/signed off AV content to the AV Hardware provider by 13 January 2020. This is to allow enough to install the AV software content onto gallery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc8c00-20e3-4f39-a5d7-eb83068be1c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,300 |
| 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AY-PE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc8c00-20e3-4f39-a5d7-eb83068be1c7
- 16 Jul 2019 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ee8695-845b-46c4-bbff-95626e42e1e8
- 25 Jun 2019 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ee8695-845b-46c4-bbff-95626e42e1e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc8c00-20e3-4f39-a5d7-eb83068be1c7
  19th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ee8695-845b-46c4-bbff-95626e42e1e8
  16th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2fd436c-cdf7-4a05-ac62-96053f415414
  Appendix A - T2 Form of Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a95c8e5-4dc3-46da-ab62-96c619963656
  Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a52e8ee-179a-4c8a-9058-c86517c3b803
  Appendix C - Safety Guidelines for Contractors 2015
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa3d6fd3-7475-4785-9f4f-537cd18f9bba
  Appendix D - H & S Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a000467-d957-473c-9cf2-d22551a0832b
  Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fbcb919-180a-4287-9944-58892678d3e4
  Appendix G - Change Control Process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c0a3396-19f8-4c59-82f8-007e1bb63ff0
  Appendix H - Tender Submission Compliance sheet
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b47081f9-f028-4cbf-afa8-58b95ba59cab
  Appendix F - Digital Interactives Production Agreement 24.06.19
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87f5fe15-5f9c-45fd-a9de-e015343976ff
  Appendix J - Digital Interactive Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/76504b9b-ffc3-44a0-83d6-f3e1a9dd605a
  Appendix K - Digital Interactive Floor Plan
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b06e548-d8f4-4f83-b624-abe6c33632f9
  Appendix L - Sea Galleries Master Fit-Out Programme Version 5 - (Updated 6 June 2019)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34878d0e-e0fe-4f80-802d-04ef51382d45
  Tender Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2059ff3-c6eb-4075-a3b5-f7922f4070e6
  Appendix I - Digital Interactive Briefs (D1 - D9)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/801741cb-911a-48d5-b668-295d3922db91
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D1 - Introduction (A)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a0bbf39-6125-40d0-90ba-4f6dba408a81
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D1 - Introduction (B)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af3f365a-562e-4665-a5b7-5fd007041c0c
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D2 - Work
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfa34764-5eac-4892-a281-3b101b0c7a88
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D3 - Derbyshire (A)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3b7fb1a-d34d-4ff6-9455-d883e7ea5d15
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D3 - Derbyshire (B)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75ba9372-de80-4a5c-87bb-8684d7a56c9b
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D5 - Life on board
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e519c22a-68fe-448f-9b3c-9c4183793f57
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D6 - Life on board
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c358d576-99bf-4714-9216-0ae9c1f5a5af
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D8 - Liners & Leisure (A)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb4ed14d-4811-4dc2-94c7-2ad37da1aeaa
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D8 - Liners & Leisure (B)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee8ec9dc-ed74-412b-b614-6ace99f30efd
  Appendix I - Digital Interative Brief Drawing D9 - Liners & Leisure
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb2ebb79-6147-4331-8d11-030cb4c66029
  NML Sea Galleries Digital Content Production Q&As

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