Published date: 18 January 2018

Last edited date: 18 January 2018

This notice was replaced on 4 June 2018

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

Awarded contract (published 4 June 2018)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Museum-exhibition services - 92521100

Location of contract

PO12 2AS

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

National Museum of the Royal Navy: New Permanent Exhibition Gallery

Published date

18 January 2018

Closing date

24 January 2018

Contract start date

15 February 2018

Contract end date

30 June 2018

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) is planning a permanent exhibition to take place at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport, to mark 50 years of the At-Sea Deterrent.
Since 1968 Royal Navy submarines have carried ballistic missiles. They are known as SSBNs (Ship, Submersible, Ballistic Missile, Nuclear Powered). The first class of submarine to carry them were the Resolution Class. Today 4 Vanguard class submarines carry the nation's nuclear deterrent, Trident. This exhibition, set to open on the anniversary of the first Polaris patrol of HMS Resolution, charts the history of the Royal Navy adopting ballistic missiles and the reasons for it, through to modern day submarines and the Trident era. It will also cover the stories of those who served on board SSBNs and what it is like to live and work on a submarine that must be on constant alert. The exhibition will highlight the need for a continuous at sea deterrent but will not shy away from debate.
The aims of the exhibition are:
• To raise awareness about the role of Britain's nuclear deterrent
• Highlight the experiences of the crews who served/are serving on SSBNs
• Give a broad understanding of the history of the deterrent
• To give the opportunity for debate by including different voices and viewpoints

A more detailed concept document has been appended to this notice, along with a plan of the John Fieldhouse building at RNSM (the proposed venue) and a key artefact list. NMRN seeks an experienced and imaginative exhibition design team to:

1. Conceive an initial concept design for approval by the Project Team
2. Incorporating any amendments specified, work up a fully detailed exhibition design brief.
3. Identify and procure any required subcontractors.
4. Project manage exhibition fit-out.

The precise package of work will depend on the final approved design but it is anticipated that the complete package of work may consist of the following, elements of which may be subcontracted:

1. Development of initial concept designs
2. Detailed graphic design, print and installation
3. Detailed audiovisual design, development and installation
4. Detailed interactive exhibit design, development and installation.
5. Supply and fit appropriate gallery lighting
6. Supply and fit exhibition showcases
7. Production of showcase layouts
8. Exhibition fit-out
9. Snagging

More information

Attachments

  • JFB.pdf
  • Tender notice
  • John Fieldhouse Building Plan

Additional text

Changes 18 January 2018:

Revised exhibition title
Amended programme to reflect new submission date of 24 January and new interview date of 30 January
Uploaded revised ITT with new title, procurement programme and some changes reflecting queries and clarifications
Uploaded Clarifications and Queries document

About the buyer

Contact name

Alexandra Geary

Address

The Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Haslar Jetty Road
Gosport,Hampshire
PO12 2AS
England

Telephone

02392 510354

Email

alexandra.geary@nmrn.org.uk

Website

http://www.submarine-museum.co.uk/