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title: "Appointment of Museum & Exhibition Designers for the Re-Imagining of Boathouse 6 Project"
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buyer: "THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
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# Appointment of Museum & Exhibition Designers for the Re-Imagining of Boathouse 6 Project

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e362f548-6de3-432e-89d0-03560d1dc50b

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth has awarded a contract for the reimagining of Boathouse No. 6, an early example of a building with load-bearing iron frames, constructed in 1845. The project involves creating new permanent exhibition spaces to chart four centuries of Royal Marines history. The procurement followed an open procedure above threshold, with the tender published on 15th May 2024 and the contract starting on 8th July 2024, running until 8th July 2026. A market engagement day was held on 30th May 2024. The awarded value for this contract is £433,750 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum construction and exhibition services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The successful consortium, comprised of Sarner International Limited and Bea and Blue Limited, demonstrates the potential for collaborative bids to secure substantial contracts. Firms with expertise in historical interpretation, visitor experience, and innovative display solutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth and reputation building within the public cultural sector.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has launched a search for service partners to support it to deliver exhibition design, interpretation and visitor experience for a dynamic new offer to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (PHD). The reimagination of Boathouse No.6 - a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1845 and one of the earliest examples of a building with load-bearing iron -frames - will bring ground-breaking new visitor experiences to the site. The appointed suppliers will be responsible for the creation of new permanent exhibition spaces will lead visitors on a compelling journey through four centuries of the history of the Royal Marines. From the creation of its forerunner in 1664 to its current population; looking at operations past and present in times of war and peace. As part of the ITT process the NMRN are offering interested parties the chance to participate in a Market Engagement Day on the Thursday 30th May 2024 hosted in Boathouse No.6 itself. Details of this and how to book onto the day please see the ITT documentation. All communication is to be done via tenders@nmrn.org.uk unless stated otherwise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bae8799-54e1-4387-98f2-734e9fda6fb3 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £433,750 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BEA AND BLUE; SARNER INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bae8799-54e1-4387-98f2-734e9fda6fb3
- 7 Jun 2024 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b6165-377e-4311-974a-f022011596e9
- 24 May 2024 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b6165-377e-4311-974a-f022011596e9
- 15 May 2024 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b6165-377e-4311-974a-f022011596e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bae8799-54e1-4387-98f2-734e9fda6fb3
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d08b6165-377e-4311-974a-f022011596e9
  7th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c315a3cb-f74a-42cf-a699-352b0e08a517
  Annex D-E-F must be completed and signed in full.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a39b996a-9b60-435e-a09b-2ec3da96f624
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4913e1a1-1507-4922-9d40-406af8659531
  This must be completed with the relevant tabs filled in.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1706ad1-ca97-4ac5-bcd5-d74d12c55211
  Clarification and Responses- Please note there is additional documentation that can be requested as mentioned within the clarifications.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23adce7b-0ff7-4b68-bf7f-44d162dfa51b
  Final Issue of Clarifications

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