Scope
Reference
NMRNO.2025.006
Description
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) are seeking to appoint a contractor to design, build and install replacement bow door lifting arrangements onto Landing Craft Tank- LCT 7074 situated at the D-Day Story, Southsea, UK.
LCT 7074 is owned as part of the NMRN Historic Ships fleet, it is operated by the D-Day Story as a visitor attraction. The replacement bow door lifting arrangements is to ensure the continued operation of the landing craft all year and to reduce the current maintenance cost of the current installed arrangement.
The intention is for works to be undertaken during the off-peak season between November 2024- March 2026. With requirement for Heritage Impact Assessment to be undertaken and approved by NMRN and associated stakeholders before fabrication and installation is made.
Site visits are strongly advised for this tender to see the current arrangement, and also to survey the landing crafts port and starboard arms where lifting arrangements are to be installed.
There are additional documentation including photographs and drawings to interested bidders- expression of interest must be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk to receive this.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 July 2025 to 13 February 2026
- 7 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk, further details on the NMRN can be found at; www.nmrn.org.uk/do-business-with-us
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The evaluation criteria is set out within the ITT, focusing on the key areas;
1. Relevant Skills and Experience
2. Quality of the Method Statement and approach to Health and Safety
3. Understanding of the Brief and Outline Proposal
4. Price Proposal
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
NMRN ITT [OPEN]- LCT7074BowDoorWorks.docx
ITT Documents, this must be completed in full where applicable to ensure compliance.
Contracting authority
National Museum of the Royal Navy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYJ-5834-NBRM
Main Road (PP66), HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 3NH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dave Hartley
Email: tenders@nmrn.org.uk
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government