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title: "HMS Victory Timber Supply Framework ITT"
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# HMS Victory Timber Supply Framework ITT

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea7af4f8-e163-49f6-8b3a-294bf75a9139

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has led the timber supply framework for the conservation of HMS Victory, a historic Royal Navy warship. The project encompasses a 12-year conservation programme focused on the ship's long-term preservation while maintaining its status as a visitor attraction at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The project is worth £3,000,000 for the initial two years, with an overall contract length of five years. The procurement process, which used an open procedure, is now at the award stage, having started on 28th November 2022 and running until 26th November 2027. Suppliers include Hewins Timber Limited, W.L. West & Sons Limited, and Border Hardwood Limited, all SMEs. The requirement is mainly for oak timber to facilitate the replacement of the ship’s external and some internal planking, with public access maintained throughout the work. Key procurement details include the CPV code 03419000 (Timber) and a focus on the South East region, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in timber supply, particularly those specialising in oak and shaped timber, such as compass timber for structural components. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, as evidenced by the inclusion of multiple SME suppliers in the awarded contracts. Participating in this high-profile project not only provides immediate business growth but also enhances the supplier's profile by associating with a prestigious historical conservation effort. The cooperative nature of the procurement process, involving market engagement and dialogue sessions, ensures suppliers can meet the detailed specifications effectively. Businesses involved in heritage conservation, timber production, and speciality timber shaping would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities and growth objectives.

## Notice

HMS Victory Timber Supply Framework ITT Overview Over the next 12 years, the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) are leading the conservation of HMS Victory to ensure the long-term preservation of a world-class historic vessel and an exemplar of a Royal Navy capital warship from the Age of Sail. In addition to being a unique historic asset, HMS Victory continues to be a significant visitor attraction within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard whilst continuing to serve as a commissioned warship of the Royal Navy. The conservation work includes the replacement of all external and some internal planking in a staged programme; it is intended that the ship remains open to the public throughout the planned work. The work will be carried out inside an encapsulated conservation scaffold which will allow the NMRN's Shipwrights to remove and replace the hull planks. Core to the programme is the procurement of Timber, primarily Oak, to meet the planned Hull Conservation programme. In addition to planking, additional solid 'curved' timber will be needed to replace items such as knees and beams (compass timber), and the timber supplier(s) will be invited to work with the NMRN to source and produce such items. The NMRN have been engaged in dialogue with suppliers in the timber market prior to this tender notice, with a Market Engagement Day and one-to-one dialogue meetings. These sessions have been vital to engage with a collaborative approach with suppliers to meet the specifications required for the supply of timber for HMS Victory. Tenderers will be invited to submit their tender response for a Framework Agreement for initial 4 years (full details can be found in Annex C) based on three separate Lots, this can be done for individual lots or all lots. Notice for Suppliers- Please refer to Annex A Scope of Requirement and Annex F for detail of the breakdown of the timber specification, including the planking schedule. The price for this tender of PS3,000,000 is the provisional budget for the first two years of this project, based on (at the time) market prices from dialogue with suppliers during the PIN Notice period. The contract length of 5 years is the length of the Framework Agreement. UPDATE 16/08/2022- Clarifications Deadline extended until 5pm, 9th September 2022 Additional information: If you have any questions please contact tenders@nmrn.org.uk. These will form part of the clarification period and will be answered together so all suppliers can see the same question and answers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81a1b64-8cd5-4a1a-bcce-a6619e31141f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 26 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BORDER HARDWOOD; HEWINS TIMBER; W.L.WEST & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03419000 - Timber

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81a1b64-8cd5-4a1a-bcce-a6619e31141f
- 20 Oct 2022 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 18 Oct 2022 at 10:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 8 Sep 2022 at 12:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 30 Aug 2022 at 08:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 18 Aug 2022 at 14:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 16 Aug 2022 at 14:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 1 Aug 2022 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
- 19 Jul 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b81a1b64-8cd5-4a1a-bcce-a6619e31141f
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7676127a-9389-4bf0-9fb6-94f387a29f91
  20th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fabb2372-34c3-4ceb-9c87-bd2e1d7266b6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eca040bc-49b7-4ca4-919b-276bc3e0535d
  Scope of Work including overview of timber specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db20692d-5ff2-4b84-b9d3-37ea3686627b
  Criteria for the ITT including Social Value Model, its criteria and the scoring method for the ITT.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/534a86c6-663a-4252-89ad-705d52bcd6d3
  This is a guide for suppliers for the main Framework Agreement; Contract Annex C Appendix 1.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb5ecb95-d34e-414c-b56c-6e7f9afb7bd8
  This is an example copy of the Framework Agreement which will be completed with suppliers who are awarded their submitted winning lots and their ranking order. See Annex C 'About the Framework Agreement' for further information.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ff1ab64-6647-4d06-ab7f-d6ee6e043da9
  These are the submission documents for all lots, please complete as appropriate to your bidding preference for lots.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/857bd80d-d627-4d0e-8868-8eb4d90da20f
  Must be completed and returned when submitted.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36540606-572c-4b76-bf3a-0f51dd392eed
  This spreadsheet is the Pricing Schedule which lists the specification for each of the planking required for the ship for all lots and a schedule of when required. PLEASE SEE TAB 1 FOR USER INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION AND UNDERSTANDING.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cf42703-6b2b-43d8-aeeb-6426dfabc60f
  Helpful guide for which documents are required for completion and returning as part of the tender.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9a33c92-6389-45b7-a347-6f301e1a4814
  Updated document, with new clarifications date.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df5a8e25-8f35-465a-b304-6271cb57110a
  Updated Annex C About the Framework document to include updated clarifications period.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0a857f6-d751-4166-b11b-45b1e8bea070
  Information relating to the Tender including key dates.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f2982b3-d752-4cbe-ab44-e2a74bce3721
  About the Framework Documentation.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ec97a43-ee4c-4a7c-be34-d58578343b31
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc6904cb-e71b-4a0d-a87e-960426360a5b
  Clarifications to bidders questions, second upload of questions and responses.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8499be81-fc49-4464-9419-86555a36043a
  Instructions for Tenders- Updated with new Deadline Extension dates.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be6827a9-3ece-4acb-b773-154b7d5ebf72
  Annex C- About the Framework Agreement, updated with new extension deadline dates.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf16e879-3f5d-45f7-a94d-8c55809ee081
  Final Clarifications and Responses.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30f622ab-dbf3-4dc6-9f84-de8a517a06c7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5358acea-3db2-49e6-b150-c1cc0faee35e

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nmrn.org.uk/do-business-with-us

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