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title: "Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03fa3c"
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# Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03fa3c

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a provider for the "Provision of an Audio Guide System for HMS Victory" contract. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, and involves the rental of a new audio guide system for a duration of three years, extendable annually. The tender process is currently at the 'Open Procedure' stage, with a submission deadline of 10th October 2023.

This opportunity to supply an audio guide system for HMS Victory presents a chance for businesses specializing in museum services to showcase their expertise. The contract, initiated by NMRN Operations based in Portsmouth, UK, requires a solution tailored to the unique environment of the historic ship. Interested parties should ensure compliance with health and safety measures while designing a system that enhances the visitor experience and storytelling aspects of the Battle of Trafalgar.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy cares for HMS Victory, based in a dry dock within the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. In 2016 HMS Victory underwent a full reinterpretation project to improve the experience for our 300,000 visitors who board the ship each year. Part of this project saw the introduction of the ship's first audio guide system telling the story of the Battle of Trafalgar, from preparation in Portsmouth, the battle itself and the events after Admiral Nelson's death. As well as documenting her service post-Trafalgar into the 20th century as the ship is still a commissioned ship of the Royal Navy and flagship of the First Sea Lord. Emphasis is placed on the design suiting the unusual ship environment, in particular on health and safety. The systems needed to prevent undue operational distraction when moving through the ships. The existing systems are based on infrared beacons stationed throughout the ship (42 on HMS Victory As visitors' transit between decks they hear the stories unfold, with freedom to pick and choose the level of detail and number of beacons they wish to hear. Small and lightweight, hung around the neck with a lanyard, the devices could be used either via the speaker or with headsets plugged into the devices. They are charged within their docks and handed out / given back in the visitor's tent on the port side of HMS Victory. The NMRN would like to commission a contract for the rental of a new audio guide system for HMS Victory. The contract will include the installation and ongoing maintenance of a new audio guide system for a period of three years with an option of rolling one-year extensions. Tender documentation can be found here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf2b0b5-d15d-4459-8451-7999f37142ef

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026253-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NMRN OPERATIONS |
| 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026253-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nmrn.org.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf2b0b5-d15d-4459-8451-7999f37142ef
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230226
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32850

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