--- title: "Timber Lamination Jig for HMSV Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050daf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050daf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050daf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050daf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2025-09-04" --- # Timber Lamination Jig for HMSV Project Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050daf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050daf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050daf.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy has successfully awarded a contract as part of its HMS Victory Conservation Programme to MTECH Southern Solutions Limited. This project involved the fabrication, design, and installation of a timber lamination jig to aid in the conservation of HMS Victory's hull. The project is categorised under the "works" industry and involved open competition procurement. It was completed on 30th September 2025, with Portsmouth, UK, being the primary location involved. Initiated as a below-threshold open competition, this contract was procured under legal basis 2023/54. The buyer organisation is classified as a public authority within the central government, based in Portsmouth. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and construction, particularly those with expertise in fabricating large timber structures. The procurement process underscores the importance of partnering with skilled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like MTECH Southern Solutions, fostering growth within specialised sectors that engage in complex conservation projects. Enterprises focusing on innovative engineering solutions and conservation methods are well-suited for future opportunities within similar projects managed by public sector entities such as the National Museum of the Royal Navy. ## Notice The NMRN is seeking a fabrication contractor to design, fabricate and install a lamination jig for the production of large dimension timber elements for use in the conservation of HMS Victory's hull. The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Programme is to deliver a fully conserved ship, able to survive in an open environment for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054092-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 9 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 13 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £51,271 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | MTECH SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works ## Release History - 4 Sep 2025 at 16:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054092-2025 - 16 Jul 2025 at 09:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040432-2025 - 27 May 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027840-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 11:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019357-2025 - 7 May 2025 at 10:57 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019325-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054092-2025 4th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040432-2025 16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027840-2025 27th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019357-2025 7th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019325-2025 7th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1209 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1700 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mtechss.co.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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