--- title: "HMS Trincomalee figurehead conservation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2020-01-02" --- # HMS Trincomalee figurehead conservation Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bb4f502-ba07-4e6d-8204-b8376eb499e5.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy, located in Hartlepool, is currently seeking an ICON-accredited practitioner for the tender titled "HMS Trincomalee figurehead conservation." This project falls under the services category of museum services and has an estimated value of £33,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, and the tender period is set to conclude on 31 January 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 14 February 2020 and run until 1 July 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in conservation and museum services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide detailed work, including timber analysis, paint restoration, and the production of conservation reports. Companies with expertise in heritage conservation and display mounting would be well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging the chance to enhance their portfolio while collaborating with a prestigious institution. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy, Hartlepool is seeking an ICON accredited practitioner to undertake the conservation and display mounting of the figurehead from HMS Trincomalee. This will include, but is not limited to, the following: - Timber identification and/or analysis - Paint analysis - in order to establish the figurehead's original and subsequent colours - Consolidation of internal decayed timber to facilitate mounting - Replacement and re-carving of decayed timber where necessary - Preservation of original carved detail - Removal of detrimental or deteriorated introduced materials such as fibreglass where practicable - Gap filling and surface preparation - Removal of paint and reinstatement of original colours - Production of a full conservation report including before, after and progress photographs of the work undertaken - Fabrication and fitting of suitable bespoke wall mount - Installation of figurehead in exhibition space - Comprehensive conservation report with images for each stage of process - Digital film recording the conservation process which can be edited for use in interpretation It is a requirement that the final stages of the conservation work are delivered from the workshop of the National Museum in Hartlepool, giving the opportunity for visitors to see the work taking place. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b49db4-82c0-4a69-b3fa-d1d762fec139 | | 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 | 2 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 1 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,000 | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY | | Locality | HARTLEPOOL | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS24 0XZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Hartlepool | | Electoral ward | Headland & Harbour | | Westminster constituency | Hartlepool | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92521000 - Museum services ## Release History - 2 Jan 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b49db4-82c0-4a69-b3fa-d1d762fec139 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b49db4-82c0-4a69-b3fa-d1d762fec139 2nd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN158964 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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