Published date: 4 June 2018

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 24 January 2018

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

4 June 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

Previous notice about this procurement

Lead Consultant: Exhibition Design and Build Services for Silent and Secret: 50 Years of the Royal Navy's At Sea Deterrent

  • Opportunity
  • Published 18 January 2018, last edited 18 January 2018

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

Award information

Awarded date

31 January 2018

Contract start date

15 February 2018

Contract end date

30 June 2018

Total value of contract

£50,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

PRINGLE RICHARDS SHARRATT LIMITED

Address

33 Stannary Street
LONDON
SE11 4AA
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 03189549

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Additional details

For this appointment, three tenders were returned by the tender return date, of which only two were compliant. The tender returns were evaluated and scored by NMRN representatives against the criteria set out in the ITT documentation, following which both companies were interviewed. After this scores were discussed and moderated.

The evaluation criteria were based on relevant skills & experience, understanding of the Brief, the quality of the method statement & approach and value for money. The second placed company scored 61. The reasons included unclear project structure, lack of key information including an example of a completed project and CVs/qualifications of the project team, and approach to stakeholder consultation.

The score of the winning tender, GUM (a division of Pringle, Richards, Sharratt Ltd) was 88. The reasons for the decision was GuM's relevant skills and experience, their clear and thorough response to the brief, and the quality of their method statement and approach.

A mandatory "standstill" period was entered into pursuant to Regulation 87 of the Regulations; this period ended on 15 February 2018, after which the Contract was awarded to GuM

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/