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title: "Cutty Sark - Lighting Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3a3"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
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# Cutty Sark - Lighting Upgrade

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3a3

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum, based in London, UK, is inviting tenders for the project titled "Cutty Sark - Lighting Upgrade". This procurement involves the replacement of both external and internal lighting installations on the historic ship, aiming to enhance system controls, energy efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, adhering to an open competition format which falls below the threshold for standard procurement methods. Interested parties must submit their responses by 24th November 2025, with all enquiries to be made by 17th November 2025. The project must be completed within the designated period from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in lighting systems and electrical installation work. With a total contract value of £240,000, it is an ideal prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand their market presence in the public sector. Businesses able to demonstrate technical expertise, competitive pricing, and a commitment to delivering social benefits in line with the project's evaluation criteria are well-positioned to succeed in this competitive process. The open procurement method ensures accessibility, providing a favourable landscape for businesses seeking to enhance their portfolios with prestigious projects such as the enhancement of the historic Cutty Sark.

## Notice

The Cutty Sark has undergone a major restoration project following a fire in 2007, with the ship reopening under RMG's management in 2012. The authority is seeking to appoint a contractor to replace the external and internal lighting installation across sections of the ship to improve the controls, energy efficiency and operation of the systems. All works must be completed by the 31st of March 2026 and need to be delivered in accordance with the design and specification parameters set out. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Lighting-systems./7V438T78R3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7V438T78R3

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068309-2025 |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| 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 MARITIME MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 9NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068309-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068309-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7V438T78R3
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Lighting-systems./7V438T78R3
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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