Scope
Reference
HMSVP.2025.004
Description
The National Museum of the Royal Navy ("NMRN") is leading a sector leading project to conserve HMS Victory, ensuring the long-term preservation of this world-class historic vessel.
The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Project ("HMS Victory: The Big Repair") is to deliver a fully conserved ship, able to survive in an open environment for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance.
The NMRN is seeking a conscientious and collaborative M&E contractor to work closely with the project delivery team to enable critical conservation work. The ship contains a variety of electrical and mechanical services which will need to be rerouted or terminated to enable safe access for the conservation team.
The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The decision to extend will be based upon performance against stated key performance indicators.
Full details of the tender and the scope of requirements are outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Site visits are strongly recommended. Booking instructions can be found within the ITT.
Visits will take place on the 6th, 11th, and 12th of November 2025, and must be booked at least two working days in advance.
Any clarifications regarding this tender opportunity should be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk.
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029
- Possible extension to 5 January 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
By satisfactory performance determined by KPIs set by the NMRN.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bids are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk.
There are no other portal or submission platform to send submissions to.
Full details on the NMRN can be found here; https://www.nmrn.org.uk/about-us
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The assessment of this tender is shown in the ITT documentation.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
NMRN ITT [Open]- M+E Contractor.docx
Invitation to Tender (ITT) Documentation- These are to be completed in full where applicable.
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
Email: procurement@nmrn.org.uk
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government