--- title: "Appointment of Contract for the Base Build for Boathouse 6 Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2024-11-21" --- # Appointment of Contract for the Base Build for Boathouse 6 Project Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04bdba.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking a base build contractor for the Boathouse 6 Project in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The project involves the re-imagination of the Grade II* listed Boathouse No. 6 into the Royal Marines Experience Museum, a special exhibition gallery, a marines-themed laser quest, and a dual-use public programme and conference facility. The procurement is at the tender stage with an end date for the tender period on December 23, 2024, and a follow-up invitation date on January 13, 2025. This contract is being procured via a Restricted Tender process involving a pre-qualifying phase to evaluate potential bidders. Interested parties are invited to participate in a Market Engagement Day on December 5, 2024, from 10:00 to 12:30 at the Boathouse No. 6 site. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction work related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. The project has a substantial budget of £6,370,000, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified contractors. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated technical and professional abilities, particularly in handling projects involving historical buildings. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in heritage construction and visitor experience renovations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful involvement in this tender could open doors to subsequent projects and positions the contractor in the network of esteemed cultural and historical organisations. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has launched a search for a base build contractor to support the delivery of the works packages for the new Royal Marines Experience Museum (RMEM) offer to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (PHD). The reimagination of Boathouse No.6 - a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1845 and one of the earliest examples of a building with load-bearing iron -frames - will bring ground-breaking new visitor experiences to the site. The vision of the whole project is to re-imagine the magnificent 1840s-built, Grade II* listed Boathouse 6, as a centre for activities for all ages, where heritage is valued, accessible and relevant. It will become home to the Royal Marines Experience Museum, a special exhibition gallery, a family-focused marines-themed laser quest, and a dual-use public programme and conference facility. The base build contractor will be procured during the RIBA Stage 3 coordinated design stage using a two-stage tender process. The procurement will be via a Restricted Tender process and will include Contractor Design Portions. A two-stage tender process allows the contractor to be involved in the project during the detailed design stage (RIBA Stage 4). This appointment is being undertaken under a Restricted Tender Procedure therefore, there is a two-stage process for this tender. There is an initial pre-qualifying phase whereby the NMRN wishes to evaluate potential bidders for suitability for this tender. This will be done by understanding a suppliers technical and professional ability and being suitably qualified for these works. This is pursuant to the PCR2015 Regulation Section 26 (7). As part of the tender process, the NMRN are offering interested parties the chance to participate in a Market Engagement Day on Thursday 5th December 2024 (1000-1230) hosted in Boathouse No.6. For details on this and how to book onto the day please see the ITT documentation.# All communication is to be done via tenders@nmrn.org.uk unless stated otherwise. PLEASE NOTE- all communication is done via NMRN Tenders email address, with the tender documentation found on Contracts Finder Gov.UK here; https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea4e10d-8afc-4ad5-a4ae-ffe36058ed68 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037703-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,370,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants ## Release History - 21 Nov 2024 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037703-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmrn.org.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea4e10d-8afc-4ad5-a4ae-ffe36058ed68 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233297 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32850 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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