Published date: 15 May 2024

Last edited date: 7 June 2024

This notice was replaced on 16 October 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 16 October 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Museum construction work - 45212313

  • Museum-exhibition services - 92521100

Location of contract

PO1 3NH

Value of contract

£425,000 to £525,000

Procurement reference

231958

Published date

15 May 2024

Closing date

14 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

8 July 2024

Contract end date

8 July 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has launched a search for service partners to support it to deliver exhibition design, interpretation and visitor experience for a dynamic new offer to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (PHD). The reimagination of Boathouse No.6 - a Grade II* listed building constructed in 1845 and one of the earliest examples of a building with load-bearing iron -frames - will bring ground-breaking new visitor experiences to the site.

The appointed suppliers will be responsible for the creation of new permanent exhibition spaces will lead visitors on a compelling journey through four centuries of the history of the Royal Marines. From the creation of its forerunner in 1664 to its current population; looking at operations past and present in times of war and peace.

As part of the ITT process the NMRN are offering interested parties the chance to participate in a Market Engagement Day on the Thursday 30th May 2024 hosted in Boathouse No.6 itself. Details of this and how to book onto the day please see the ITT documentation.

All communication is to be done via tenders@nmrn.org.uk unless stated otherwise.

More information

Attachments

About the buyer

Contact name

Dave Hartley

Address

National Museum of the Royal Navy
Main Road (PP66), HM Naval Base
PORTSMOUTH
PO13NH
England

Telephone

02392891370 ext 2042

Email

procurement@nmrn.org.uk