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title: "NMRN IT Support: Provision of IT Managed Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
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# NMRN IT Support: Provision of IT Managed Services

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c790caad-ba7c-47da-8bd5-ac792c9f2115

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy has awarded a contract for the provision of IT Managed Services, titled "NMRN IT Support: Provision of IT Managed Services". This contract, classified under the industry category "Information systems and servers" (CPV code 48800000), was secured through an open procurement method. The procurement process is currently at the award stage. The contract's timeframe begins on 1st April 2023 and runs until 1st April 2026. Located in Portsmouth, the procurement sought to enhance IT support without disrupting the museum’s operations, reflected in the tender's detailed timeline, with clarifications due by 9th January 2023 and the tender period ending on 19th January 2023.

This tender offers notable opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT services. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive IT solutions – including servers, network servers, and web servers – can leverage this contract to establish a significant relationship with a prestigious institution, facilitating long-term growth and market recognition. The selected supplier, Rock I.T. Specialists Limited, underscores the Museum's strategic initiative to collaborate with dynamic, smaller enterprises capable of delivering vast, tailored IT services conducive to the Museum's growth and operational goals.

## Notice

The NMRN are seeking the provision of IT Support Services with anticipated engagement commencing from Saturday 1st April 2023. The National Museum is reviewing its supply arrangements to ensure that it is aware of what the market currently has to offer and is in a position to select a supplier that is best able to deliver the National Museum's requirements over the next 3 - 5 years. The winning bidder of this tender will be expected to takeover from Saturday 1st April 2023 to prevent loss of service. Suppliers are requested to respond to this ITT taking into account the nature and size of the National Museum and its strategic plans to grow and develop its operations. Please see Annex A within the ITT for the full scope of requirements. Clarifications Questions should be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk by Monday 9th January 2023 by 5pm (1700). The NMRN can provide our sample IT Strategy which the winning supplier will help develop further. Please email NMRN Tenders inbox to request this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580a5ad4-b9bd-4230-942c-641ec3d91ba8 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,433 |
| 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 | ROCK I.T. SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 48820000 - Servers
- 48821000 - Network servers
- 48822000 - Computer servers
- 48823000 - File servers
- 48824000 - Printer servers
- 48825000 - Web servers
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580a5ad4-b9bd-4230-942c-641ec3d91ba8
- 13 Jan 2023 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e690d63-8a5b-4090-ad04-111a77a8e682
- 20 Dec 2022 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e690d63-8a5b-4090-ad04-111a77a8e682
- 9 Dec 2022 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e690d63-8a5b-4090-ad04-111a77a8e682
- 5 Dec 2022 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e690d63-8a5b-4090-ad04-111a77a8e682

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/580a5ad4-b9bd-4230-942c-641ec3d91ba8
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e690d63-8a5b-4090-ad04-111a77a8e682
  13th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/047de69b-b3e9-4615-ae7a-af68a2f9d33f
  ITT Documentation- Contains all scope of requirement for this tender.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d2b97a8-db06-4bf9-8908-b0edf6a2e04c
  Frequently Asked Questions for ITTs issued by the NMRN.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2381382-eadf-4376-bf0e-9404fb912577
  A draft version of the NMRN's Service Contract as an example, it does represent the final version for this tender and should not be interpreted as such.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcbf593a-eb9d-4215-bef9-b96f4fbf0f93
  Issue 1 of Responses to Clarification Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0565fa3c-9bbe-47d7-a6f4-c5cc82f266cc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47669000-2bee-4007-baa7-5f48ef648cb6

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