---
title: "Appointment of Guidebook Publisher (2025)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05063c"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
published: "2025-07-21"
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# Appointment of Guidebook Publisher (2025)

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05063c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the National Museum of the Royal Navy has undergone several updates leading to its cancellation. The tender aimed at the 'Appointment of Guidebook Publisher (2025)' fell under the industry category of printed matter and related products. The buying organisation planned to cover multiple locations across the UK, involving a range of regional delivery addresses. This process was in the planning and tender stages, with significant dates including the proposed start of the contract period on 1st July 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open method below the government threshold and involved competitive bidding. However, a final evaluation led to the cancellation on 21st July 2025, with the intent to re-advertise at a later date.

This tender originally presented substantial business growth opportunities for companies capable of handling both design and print production. Businesses specialising in publishing and possessing capabilities in enhancing brand engagements through print media would find the scope favourable. With the museum's new brand strategy set to launch, this tender was designed to boost commercial revenue and increase brand awareness across multiple museum sites. SMEs were particularly encouraged to apply. While the cancellation signifies a postponement, businesses should stay alert for the re-advertisement as it provides a long-term engagement of five years with considerable projected gross values, making it an attractive opportunity for growth and market expansion.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) are seeking through this tender process to appoint a supplier to produce and print its range of souvenir guidebooks for a 5-year period commencing Late June 2025. This appointment will be contracted to the NMRN Trading Company, with the procurement undertaken by NMRN Operations. The contractor should be able to undertake both the design and printing elements. Examples of our key objectives include: * To maximise commercial revenue through sales of the guidebooks at all physical NMRN sites and through the digital journey. * The NMRN are progressing a new brand redevelopment that will launch in 2025, of which at the point of reprint, the guidebooks will need to embody, increasing and extending our brand awareness * To enhance the visitor experience whilst on site. * To contribute to the NMRN's overall interpretation strategy, as articulated within its master narrative All details of the guidebooks required to be published under this tender are included within the ITT itself. This includes setting out your pricing proposals. The NMRN are not accepting physical examples of guidebooks, only PDF examples are to be sent alongside submissions on the tender deadline stated on this advert. Clarifications are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041741-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £206,000 |
| Lots value | £206,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 14:56 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041741-2025
- 9 May 2025 at 14:03 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020126-2025
- 7 May 2025 at 11:21 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019347-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016479-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041741-2025
  21st July 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020126-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019347-2025
  7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016479-2025
  23rd April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-784
  ITT Document for completion and submission.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-785
  Sample of the NMRN's T&C Contract.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1204
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1205
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1274
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1275

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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