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title: "Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation"
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# Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation

Buyer: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2513fa2-a0f0-4f5d-a648-f3faed1e6032

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has successfully completed the procurement process for the conservation of three historical figureheads from HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin, under an open procedure. The project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, required Icon-accredited conservation services to scan, conserve, and paint the figureheads to a stable and displayable standard, with the work adhering to Icon's ethical guidelines. Located in Portsmouth, the tender was first published on 10th November 2023, with tender documents indicating a completion by May 2025. The award was granted to Orbis Conservation Limited, with contract documentation for the period from 26th January 2024 to 30th May 2025.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services and the preservation of historical sites and buildings. SME conservation firms holding Icon accreditation are particularly well-suited to this project due to the specific expertise required. Companies in the heritage conservation sector can leverage this high-profile contract to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially secure further conservation projects either with the NMRN or other cultural institutions.

## Notice

Following a successful application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the NMRN is looking to appoint Icon-accredited conservation services to undertake the conservation of three figureheads in the museum's collection. The figureheads are those of HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin. The NMRN requires the above-listed figureheads to be scanned, conserved, and painted to a stable and displayable standard. Conservation works should follow Icon's ethical guidance and principles. The conservation of all three figureheads should be completed by May 2025. Site Visits to see the figureheads MUST be booked in advance with details located within the ITT Documentation on Page 19. This is due to the figureheads located within secure establishments and requiring security pass arrangements to be made. Site Visits may be booked by emailing jenna.taylor@nmrn.org.uk and emma.callaghan@nmrn.org.uk Clarification questions are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk Update- Condition Reports for all 3 figureheads, please express interest by emailing tenders@nmrn.org.uk to access these.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b097d1-93f4-458a-ac64-ec191f94bbe7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £108,619 |
| 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 | ORBIS CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b097d1-93f4-458a-ac64-ec191f94bbe7
- 6 Dec 2023 at 10:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060
- 10 Nov 2023 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b097d1-93f4-458a-ac64-ec191f94bbe7
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060
  6th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4236c9fe-968b-493c-a4e6-915e8cc70290
  ITT Documentation A-B-C is for reference D-E-F must be completed in full and signed by relevant authority.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/567ba71d-64d3-463f-a96e-c6ce30e397a3
  Frequently Asked Questions to the Supplier Questionnaire in the ITT.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5045d3b6-2f1a-450e-a513-c1bc6bc788d3
  Annex A to the Scope of Requirement, this has full details of the figureheads and the scope of requirement for this tender. Includes budget breakdown.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29c9229a-6f59-4d5c-a093-51388211421c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6b50a0ff-4bd8-4267-88ce-4aad2f2ed572
  Issue 1

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