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title: "ITT Support Cradles Historic Boats CMB 331 and MTB 71"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ROYAL NAVY"
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# ITT Support Cradles Historic Boats CMB 331 and MTB 71

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9954bd72-c5bf-453a-94ce-f61d756c3a81

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently inviting tenders under an open procurement process for the project titled "ITT Support Cradles Historic Boats CMB 331 and MTB 71". The procurement involves the design and manufacture of support cradles for historic boats located at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Somerset and their installation in a new exhibition space at the Explosion Museum in Gosport, Hampshire. The tender period for submissions ends on 13 December 2019, with the contract set to commence on 6 January 2020 and conclude by 1 May 2020. This project falls under the industry category of museum services and involves works procurement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in museum services, particularly those with experience in designing and constructing bespoke displays and supports for historic artifacts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria established by the contracting authority. Companies involved in craftsmanship, fabrication, and heritage conservation will find a strong fit in this project, which not only supports the cultural heritage sector but also offers growth potential through public sector engagement.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has a requirement to design and manufacture new supporting cradles for the historic boats Coastal Motor Boat (CMB) 331 and Motor Torpedo Boat (MTB) 71, presently in storage at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Nr Ilchester, Somerset BA22 8HT, and to install boats and cradles into a new exhibition space at Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Heritage Way, Priddy's Hard, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 4LE.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61fc87a-dd13-4ac3-9b02-1201cc6a99f6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 1 May 2020 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL MUSEUM 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

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61fc87a-dd13-4ac3-9b02-1201cc6a99f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61fc87a-dd13-4ac3-9b02-1201cc6a99f6
  8th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158618
  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/

## Provenance

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