--- title: "Boathouse 6- Exhibition Design & Build Appointment (ITT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2025-05-07" --- # Boathouse 6- Exhibition Design & Build Appointment (ITT) Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c5.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Boathouse 6- Exhibition Design & Build Appointment (ITT)" has completed, with the objective of appointing a contractor for the design and build of exhibition spaces. The buying organisation, National Museum of the Royal Navy, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, managed this process. The procurement, categorized in the "works" industry for exhibition buildings, employed the open procedure method with below-threshold competition. Initially launched as a tender, the process progressed through various stages and culminated in May 2025 with contract awards active from 23rd April 2025 through to the end of June 2026. The total contract value was recorded at £3,746,474 exclusive of VAT (£4,495,769 including VAT), with the end design phase anticipated to conclude by June 2026. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in construction work for exhibition buildings to expand their portfolios and establish collaborations with the National Museum of the Royal Navy. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling exhibition design and construction phases would find themselves aptly suited to compete, as evidenced by such businesses already having participated in the process. SMEs are encouraged to leverage their capabilities in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions while capitalising on their potential to enhance exhibition spaces significantly. By aligning with the overarching requirements and quality expectations laid out in the tender documentation, businesses can position themselves advantageously for similar future opportunities. ## Notice The appointed Exhibition Fit Out Contractor is expected to progress the exhibition designs for the permanent exhibition space on the Ground Floor and Temporary Exhibition Space on the First Floor and circulation spaces within these up to RIBA Stage 4 design and build the exhibition spaces up to RIBA 7 for opening which is anticipated for June 2026. Done under Open Procedure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019336-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 22 May 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,300,000 | | Lots value | £3,300,000 | | Awards value | £3,746,474 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SARNER INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212310 - Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions ## Release History - 7 May 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019336-2025 - 21 Mar 2025 at 13:45 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010700-2025 - 28 Feb 2025 at 18:11 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007583-2025 - 28 Feb 2025 at 17:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007580-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019336-2025 7th May 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010700-2025 21st March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007583-2025 28th February 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007580-2025 28th February 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-42 The Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document for Boathouse 6- Exhibition Design & Build Appointment completion in Annex's- D-H and returned as stated to the correct email address within the tender document and all associated documents. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-281 Final Issue of Clarification Questions and the Responses. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmrn.org.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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