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title: "Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation"
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# Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7665828-a9ab-45d9-adf3-bddbb2e12ca9

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking conservation services for three historical figureheads - from HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin. This project involves scanning, conserving, and painting the figureheads to a stable and displayable standard. The deadline for the tender is December 20, 2023, and the conservation works should be completed by May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by NMRN offers a chance for businesses specializing in preservation services of exhibits and specimens to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in this tender process. The project presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the services sector, aligning with the heritage conservation industry category. Businesses interested in this contract should adhere to Icon's ethical guidance and principles for conservation work.

## Notice

Following a successful application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the NMRN is looking to appoint Icon-accredited conservation services to undertake the conservation of three figureheads in the museum's collection. The figureheads are those of HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin.The NMRN requires the above-listed figureheads to be scanned, conserved, and painted to a stable and displayable standard. Conservation works should follow Icon's ethical guidance and principles. The conservation of all three figureheads should be completed by May 2025.Full details can be found on Contracts Finder Tender Documentation in Annex A, seen here;https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5ddf6-ea28-4128-9bcd-e59ccec107e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| 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 | NMRN OPERATIONS |
| 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

- 92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5ddf6-ea28-4128-9bcd-e59ccec107e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5ddf6-ea28-4128-9bcd-e59ccec107e4
  10th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV167320
  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
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060

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