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title: "Improvements to Collections Store at Explosion Museum, Gosport"
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# Improvements to Collections Store at Explosion Museum, Gosport

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f04e9d2d-1473-4744-bdbc-2c7bccb9f5b4

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking a contractor for the "Improvements to Collections Store at Explosion Museum, Gosport." This procurement falls under the category of construction-related services and has a total value of £20,000. The procurement method is an open procedure that allows for competitive bidding, with the tender period set to close on 3rd December 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 7th January 2019 and run until 15th February 2019. This project aims to enhance the storage capabilities of the museum's collections in accordance with listed building guidelines, making them more accessible to the public and stakeholders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in construction services, particularly those experienced in heritage projects or museum enhancement works. Companies that are adept at following specific guidelines for building alterations and have a solid understanding of the curatorial requirements would be well-suited to participate. The project not only contributes to the infrastructural improvement of the museum but also offers potential for further collaboration on similar future initiatives aimed at enriching public engagement with cultural collections.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) wishes to appoint a contractor to undertake building alterations to our collections store rooms at Explosion Museum, Gosport. They will be required to work from approved plans and with the curatorial staff to deliver a store room suitable for collections storage, while meeting listed building guidelines. This project is part of a wider development of NMRN collections storage sites to enable collections to be more accessible to all stakeholders including the public. The stores at Explosion Museum have been designated for investment to improve capacity and use for collection storage. Explosion Museum, are therefore required to improve in capacity and capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e10b44-5b38-4a7f-8df5-bb38011f4fee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 15 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 17:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e10b44-5b38-4a7f-8df5-bb38011f4fee
- 1 Nov 2018 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e10b44-5b38-4a7f-8df5-bb38011f4fee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97e10b44-5b38-4a7f-8df5-bb38011f4fee
  7th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc1b5ee5-64dd-4fbc-a74f-0ee0e362c6cb
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0495d9ff-0a59-43a4-a104-c83b9dd18e94
  Existing and Proposed Plans

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