--- title: "Appointment of Design and Production Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2025-11-13" --- # Appointment of Design and Production Services Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy, located in Portsmouth, is seeking to establish an Open Framework Agreement for design and production services. This tender, titled "Appointment of Design and Production Services," is classified under the services category, with specific attention to printing, motion picture, and business-related services. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, with submissions being gathered via an open procedure. Important dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 21st November 2025 and the potential award by 9th December 2025. The framework aims to appoint multiple suppliers and remains open to periodic entries until early 2034. This initiative is aligned with the 2025 procurement regulations and caters to departments across the NMRN Group needing these specialised services. This tender opens up significant business growth opportunities for suppliers proficient in delivering creative services within the public or cultural sectors. The framework's value is estimated at £5,000,000, making it an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in graphic and digital design, print production, and related creative disciplines. The tender is particularly suitable for SMEs demonstrating a strong track record, the ability to meet tight deadlines, and a commitment to sustainability. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their reach, build reputable partnerships with a well-regarded institution, and contribute to sustainable practices, thus paving the way for further professional growth and development. Interested parties should register their interest promptly to participate in the online market engagement session on 6th November 2025, ensuring they are equipped with all necessary insights and updates. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy as "NMRN Operations" is inviting experienced and specialist suppliers to tender for inclusion in a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of design and production services. This framework will be accessible across all areas of the museum group and is being established in line with the 2025 procurement regulations. The framework will allow for the appointment of multiple suppliers and periodic reopening to allow new entrants under the regulations of the Open Framework set out in the tender pack. The tender pack will include the scope of services, these will include but are not limited to: Graphic design (print and digital), print and signage production, display graphic design, development of creative for campaigns, Animation and illustration. As well as Digital asset creation (e.g., social media, web graphics). The framework intends to allow Departments across the NMRN Group to use the framework when requiring design and production services. Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in delivering creative services for public or cultural organisations. Capacity to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines, and a commitment to accessibility and sustainability standards. All the information for this tender including the fifteen (15) lots is within the tender pack listed in this advert. The NMRN will host an Online Market Engagement Session to discuss the Open Framework. This is due to take place on Thursday 6th November 2025, to ensure you book onto this Online Market Engagement Session and to ensure you receive an MS Teams Invite, please express an interest in this tender opportunity by emailing tenders@nmrn.org.uk Clarifications should be issued to the NMRN Tenders Inbox- tenders@nmrn.org.uk The NMRN encourages all suppliers interested in this tender opportunity to register their expression of interest. This ensures that all relevant communications and updates are received within the stated timelines. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073606-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79800000 - Printing and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 92100000 - Motion picture and video services ## Release History - 13 Nov 2025 at 14:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073606-2025 - 4 Nov 2025 at 14:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070888-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 16:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068350-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073606-2025 13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070888-2025 4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068350-2025 24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6635 Instructions on the tender process. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6636 Guidance on the Response Forms and Criteria - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6637 Response forms for all mandatory requirements for an Open Procedure including the PSQ. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6643 Open Framework Guidance - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6644 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6645 Response Forms for All Lots to Complete and Return. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6646 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6647 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6648 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7334 Clarifications and Response Issue 1 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7787 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7789 Response forms are specific to each lot and include pricing proposals. Bidders must not combine response forms; each must be submitted individually within the same email. This ensures proper evaluation by the relevant panels, as the NMRN lots will have assessment panels for specific lots comprised on their expertise and whether the lot pertains to NMRN or Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. This is a re-upload due to an error in the Lot 8 evaluation criteria in the response form in the first issue of the response forms. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## 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-05d3b8. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b8.json.