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title: "Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04177a"
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# Appointment of Services for Figurehead Conservation

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04177a

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking services for the preservation and conservation of three historical figureheads: HMS Queen Charlotte, HMS Seaflower, and HMS Martin. The figureheads are to be scanned, conserved, and painted to a stable and displayable standard by May 2025. The contract, valued at £116,000 GBP, is currently in an open tender stage with a submission deadline of December 20, 2023. The tender process allows electronic submissions, and the location for delivery is NMRN Portsmouth in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide conservation services for historical figureheads presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in preservation services of exhibits and specimens. Companies with expertise in Icon-accredited conservation services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender, initiated by NMRN Operations based in Portsmouth, UK, follows the National Lottery Heritage Fund application. With a clear deadline and outlined requirements, businesses in the services procurement category should prepare to engage in this open procedure tender process.

## 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. Full details can be found on Contracts Finder Tender Documentation in Annex A, seen here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033347-2023 |
| 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 | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £116,000 |
| 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

- 92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2023 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033347-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nmrn.org.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3e93a16-c2a7-43a3-aeb0-15671c48e060
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=230715
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32850

## Provenance

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