--- title: "Appointment of M&E Services Contractor for HMS Victory Conservation Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2025-11-17" --- # Appointment of M&E Services Contractor for HMS Victory Conservation Project Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy has issued a tender for the "Appointment of M&E Services Contractor for HMS Victory Conservation Project" as part of an ambitious project to preserve the historic HMS Victory. This opportunity, falling under the 'works' category of electrical installation services, is aimed at safeguarding the vessel's longevity in an open environment for the next 50 years with only routine maintenance required. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline extended to 5th December 2025. Located in Portsmouth, UK, this project invites bids via open competition, with site visits highly recommended on various dates in November 2025. Businesses are encouraged to submit clarifications by 27th November 2025. This tender presents an exceptional opportunity for mechanical and electrical services businesses, particularly SMEs, to collaborate on a high-profile conservation initiative. The contract, valued at £100,000 with a possibility of extension based on performance, is suitable for companies with expertise in electrical installation and a commitment to collaborative work. With a contract period starting on 5th January 2026 and extending potentially to 2031, successful bidders can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios while contributing to a significant cultural heritage conservation effort. Companies with experience in undertaking sensitive and technically challenging projects will find this opportunity particularly attractive. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy ("NMRN") is leading a sector leading project to conserve HMS Victory, ensuring the long-term preservation of this world-class historic vessel. The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Project ("HMS Victory: The Big Repair") 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. The NMRN is seeking a conscientious and collaborative M&E contractor to work closely with the project delivery team to enable critical conservation work. The ship contains a variety of electrical and mechanical services which will need to be rerouted or terminated to enable safe access for the conservation team. The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The decision to extend will be based upon performance against stated key performance indicators. Full details of the tender and the scope of requirements are outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. Site visits are strongly recommended. Booking instructions can be found within the ITT. Visits will take place on the 6th, 11th, and 12th of November 2025, and must be booked at least two working days in advance. Any clarifications regarding this tender opportunity should be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk. Update- 17th November, this opportunity has been extended until 5th December 2025 submission deadline. Further site visits are available. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: By satisfactory performance determined by KPIs set by the NMRN. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074545-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 17 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45310000 - Electrical installation work ## Release History - 17 Nov 2025 at 16:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074545-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 15:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066054-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074545-2025 17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066054-2025 16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6363 Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documentation- These are to be completed in full where applicable. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7969 Updated ITT- for extended deadline. Issued on 17th November 2025. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7970 Clarification Responses Issue 1 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nmrn.org.uk/about-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce52.json.