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title: "Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d00f"
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# Provision of Interpretation for Victory Live: The Big Repair Project

Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d00f

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative and interpretative outputs for "Victory Live: The Big Repair Project." This procurement is under the industry category of Museum Services and falls within the services main procurement category. The tender, identified as ocds-h6vhtk-04d00f-001269-2025, is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 17 February 2025 at 12:00 GMT. The total contract value is GBP 50,000, to be spread across two financial years: 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The contract period starts on 21 March 2025 and ends on 21 March 2026, with work carried out at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, specifically in the region of UKJ31.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services, particularly those experienced in conservation, interpretation, and narrative design. Companies capable of delivering high-quality interpretative and design solutions within a historic context will find this project advantageous. The open procedure procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, making it accessible to qualified providers. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolios by associating with a high-profile conservation project, potentially leading to further opportunities within the heritage sector.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently delivering Victory Live: The Big Repair, one of the largest conservation projects in the UK which aims to fight the impact of moisture, fungus and pests that are threatening HMS Victory. This requires the careful removal of rotting material from the hull and replacing it with new oak. This painstaking work is being undertaken by our skilled team of shipwrights, riggers, conservators and archaeologists. The project will ensure that HMS Victory is protected for a minimum of 50 years. The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to refresh and update the narrative / interpretative outputs required for Victory Live: The Big Repair project. Up to GPB-50,000 *Payment award will be split over two financial years i.e. 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001269-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001269-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nmrn.org.uk
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b59d12c8-f214-40ed-950c-c46871d0fbb7
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=233575
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA32850

## Provenance

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