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title: "Hear My Stories (HMS) Galleries- Interpretation Refresh Works"
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# Hear My Stories (HMS) Galleries- Interpretation Refresh Works

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c94ac5ee-a844-413a-9239-dc77190d95f4

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has awarded a contract to Unusual Projects Ltd for the project titled "Hear My Stories (HMS) Galleries- Interpretation Refresh Works," focusing on the refresh and update of the HMS Gallery within Storehouse 10 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The awarded contract, valued at £98,898, is part of an open procurement process. The project falls under the industry category of museum construction work and museum-exhibition services. Key dates for this procurement include the award date on 9th January 2023, with the contract period running from 23rd January 2023 to 31st March 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design and build projects, particularly those with experience in cultural and heritage settings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is designed to be open and accessible. Companies with expertise in museum exhibitions, interactive displays, and historical narratives will find this project a good fit, offering the chance to collaborate on a high-profile initiative that aims to modernise and enhance the storytelling of the Royal Navy’s history.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative / interpretation of the HMS Gallery within Storehouse 10 at the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN), Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. On 3rd April 2014, the Babcock Galleries opened at the NMRN's Portsmouth Historic Dockyard site. The project created 'HMS' - Hear My Story exhibition, which tells the story of the 20th and 21st century Royal Navy and its people. The new galleries included a temporary exhibition space at the far end of the visitor route. The end of the gallery which tells the story of the modern navy is now 9 years old so we want the area updated and refreshed in line with the NMRN interpretation strategy and the NMRN Master Narrative. This gallery should bring the story of the Royal Navy up to date and be able to be updated so that it is always current. Site visits are strongly recommended for all suppliers interested, with site visits to be held on Monday 28th November and Tuesday 29th November 2022 respectively. Please contact jason.webb@nmrn.org.uk to arrange this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297840fc-7a8c-4e9e-ba9f-f3ff28ca3449 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,898 |
| 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 | UNUSUAL PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212313 - Museum construction work
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297840fc-7a8c-4e9e-ba9f-f3ff28ca3449
- 13 Dec 2022 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec969fec-ec56-4034-972a-e21454c7f0ce
- 14 Nov 2022 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec969fec-ec56-4034-972a-e21454c7f0ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/297840fc-7a8c-4e9e-ba9f-f3ff28ca3449
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec969fec-ec56-4034-972a-e21454c7f0ce
  13th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8356ad74-2277-49d5-a68e-87f93ce8d9c2
  Open ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/142a40d6-1678-4cee-932d-e0e080a96df8
  Example of a NMRN Service Contract- does not represent final version.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b375707b-7d4c-4d53-9b0b-2de884613767
  Photographs of Current Layout of Hear My Stories Gallery that has been earmarked for a refresh.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18b70751-3867-4630-a9f9-a6099dce2fc0
  Storehouse 10 Floor Plan. Please note it does not include the walls/desks/AVs within the exhibition spaces. Please refer to the photographs for comparison.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/084963d0-8dc1-42c8-85bb-0b25c1627b7e
  Frequently Asked Questions regarding NMRN's ITT Documentation.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe30dc43-a20d-45ea-ad7a-552f70aec1a0
  Responses to Clarification Questions from Suppliers.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11382654-37d3-4cd7-bb62-7076c6fa548b
  List of current AV equipment in the gallery space where refurbishment works will take place. Links to Clarification Questions and Responses.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nmrn.org.uk

## Provenance

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