--- title: "NMRN Library Conservation Cleaning" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2024-07-26" --- # NMRN Library Conservation Cleaning Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be738ce6-8532-431c-ba3c-63510a05367c.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has awarded a contract for the conservation cleaning of its library collection at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This cleaning project, aimed at improving the condition and accessibility of the library collection, was divided into two lots covering the Library Store and Archive Store. The procurement process was carried out under an open procedure above the threshold, and the award was made on 14th February 2022, with Harwell Technical Services Limited receiving Lot 1 of the contract, while Lot 2 remained unawarded. The entire contract period for the awarded lot was from 28th February 2022 to 31st March 2022. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library, archive, museum services, and the preservation of historical sites and buildings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, given its specific conservation and cleaning requirements. By engaging in such projects, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain experience in handling sensitive and historic collections, potentially opening doors to further contracts in this and related fields. The value of the awarded lot was £32,499, reflecting a substantial opportunity for the chosen supplier. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy [NMRN] invites tenders for a contract to clean the NMRN library collection located at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The overall aim of the project is to better understand the condition of the library collection and improve the surface condition of the library. This will improve access to the collection and provide further information for future projects and improvements to the collection and store. The library collection included in this contract is located over two rooms, called the Library Store and Archive Store. This contract is broken up into two lots, each lot represents a store room. Your Tender and any ITT Documentation must be submitted electronically to Tenders@NMRN.org.uk by the 31st January 2022, 12:00 midday. The NMRN reserves the right to reject any Tender received after the stated date and time. Hard copy, paper or delivered digital Tenders (e.g. email, DVD) are no longer required and will not be accepted by the NMRN. Tenderers are required to submit Tender responses to Tenders@NMRN.org.uk using the following reference: [224793] ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69cc4c6e-8ca3-4d1b-b3dc-61f12db1ed9b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £32,499 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HARWELL TECHNICAL SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92510000 - Library and archive services - 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings ## Release History - 26 Jul 2024 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69cc4c6e-8ca3-4d1b-b3dc-61f12db1ed9b - 27 Jan 2022 at 11:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9cc2bd-f1e4-4bf2-90fe-42ab039109e4 - 16 Dec 2021 at 08:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9cc2bd-f1e4-4bf2-90fe-42ab039109e4 - 15 Dec 2021 at 12:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9cc2bd-f1e4-4bf2-90fe-42ab039109e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69cc4c6e-8ca3-4d1b-b3dc-61f12db1ed9b 26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9cc2bd-f1e4-4bf2-90fe-42ab039109e4 27th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c381ed58-f770-422c-b36d-83d8f0efabe6 NMRN Library Collection Conservation Cleaning_ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b80e3206-0da2-4f50-9aae-9befd4539e56 NMRN Library Collection Conservation Cleaning_ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a90046a2-4f2d-473f-bd48-0261c52668fe NMRN_Library Collection Conservation Cleaning_Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40e8e633-bdfc-4ee6-9c32-73c8b2545db8 NMRN_Library Collection Conservation Cleaning_Annex C - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c90eac75-4211-48e5-973d-32e174c11982 NMRN Library Collection Conservation Cleaning_ITT- REVISED - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f10f987-f1df-480c-b432-9ba3cb3a5afa NMRN_Library Collection Conservation Cleaning_Clarification Questions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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