---
title: "Appointment of Guidebook Publisher 2025 (Second Issue)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564a9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Appointment of Guidebook Publisher 2025 (Second Issue)

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564a9

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy, a public authority under central government, initiated a procurement process for the "Appointment of Guidebook Publisher 2025 (Second Issue)." The contracting authority is based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, and is seeking a supplier to produce and print its souvenir guidebooks over a five-year period starting in September 2025. The procurement process was initially active, with a tender stage involving an open competition method below the threshold. The tender was open for submissions electronically until 18th August 2025. However, a tender cancellation notice was later issued on 29th January 2026, stating the procurement was withdrawn to reassess the approach, coinciding with a new corporate strategy and brand implications for the museum.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations capable of design and printing, specifically in the printed matter and related product sector. Ideal candidates would be SMEs with expertise in producing high-quality guidebooks aligned with branding strategies, as these publications would enhance visitor experience and support commercial revenue through both physical sales and digital platforms. Participation in this procurement process could facilitate a long-term partnership with a prominent national institution, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations and exposure across multiple NMRN sites. Although this specific opportunity was cancelled, businesses involved have the advantage of preparing for forthcoming tenders as the museum reassesses its procurement plans, aligning with its evolving brand strategy.

## 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 in September 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/008100-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:30 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008100-2026
- 23 Jul 2025 at 13:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042401-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008100-2026
  29th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042401-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3407

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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