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title: "Manufacture of Walkway for No. 2 Dock, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ROYAL NAVY"
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# Manufacture of Walkway for No. 2 Dock, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d733e797-bcad-40ef-b8d9-0b5161cab3c3

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## Summary

The National Museum Royal Navy is conducting an open tender for the manufacture of a walkway at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This project involves the fabrication of various metal structures, including a bespoke staircase and handrails, to enhance visitor access to the HMS Victory ship exit. The tender was published on 8th November 2019 and remains active, with a submission deadline set for 3rd December 2019. The contract value is estimated at £180,000, with the work categorized under construction services related to the assembly and installation of metal structures, primarily located in the South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in metal fabrication, construction, and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in similar projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the project's nature, companies experienced in working with historical structures and those that can meet the required architectural specifications are encouraged to engage. This contract could provide a valuable opportunity for business growth, especially for those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector and heritage-related projects.

## Notice

Fabrication of a metal mesh walkway to take visitors from HMS Victory ship exit, horizontally along dock steps. Fabrication of bespoke metal staircase to lead down to dock bottom. Fabrication of a second walkway to run along the dock bottom. Fabrication of handrails for existing stone stairs, as emergency egress. All to be built to the specification of the architects' design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2288610-e8f4-46cc-9bc5-939d7f9d889a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2020 - 22 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223100 - Assembly of metal structures
- 45223110 - Installation of metal structures
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 45262670 - Metalworking

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2288610-e8f4-46cc-9bc5-939d7f9d889a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2288610-e8f4-46cc-9bc5-939d7f9d889a
  8th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV158624
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

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