Scope
Reference
NMRNO.2025.010
Description
The National Museum of the Royal Navy as "NMRN Operations" is inviting experienced and specialist suppliers to tender for inclusion in a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of design and production services.
This framework will be accessible across all areas of the museum group and is being established in line with the 2025 procurement regulations.
The framework will allow for the appointment of multiple suppliers and periodic reopening to allow new entrants under the regulations of the Open Framework set out in the tender pack.
The tender pack will include the scope of services, these will include but are not limited to: Graphic design (print and digital), print and signage production, display graphic design, development of creative for campaigns, Animation and illustration. As well as Digital asset creation (e.g., social media, web graphics).
The framework intends to allow Departments across the NMRN Group to use the framework when requiring design and production services.
Suppliers must demonstrate proven experience in delivering creative services for public or cultural organisations. Capacity to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines, and a commitment to accessibility and sustainability standards.
All the information for this tender including the fifteen (15) lots is within the tender pack listed in this advert.
The NMRN will host an Online Market Engagement Session to discuss the Open Framework.
This is due to take place on Thursday 6th November 2025, to ensure you book onto this Online Market Engagement Session and to ensure you receive an MS Teams Invite, please express an interest in this tender opportunity by emailing tenders@nmrn.org.uk
Clarifications should be issued to the NMRN Tenders Inbox- tenders@nmrn.org.uk
The NMRN encourages all suppliers interested in this tender opportunity to register their expression of interest. This ensures that all relevant communications and updates are received within the stated timelines.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,000,000 excluding VAT
- £6,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
5 January 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender pack documents.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All submissions are to be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk only, there is no other portal for this.
For more information about the NMRN please see www.nmrn.org.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criteria 1- Previous Experience & Skills | Quality | 45% | |
| Criteria 3 - Delivery of Services | Quality | 25% | |
| Criteria 2 - Your Organisation | Quality | 15% | |
| Criteria 4 Sustainability & Social Value Model | Two separate sub-criteria as 4a and 4b |
Quality | 15% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
1. NMRN ITT- Instructions for Tenderers_DesignProductionAgency.pdf
Instructions on the tender process.
2a. NMRN ITT- Response Forms Guidance- DesignProductionAgencyOPF.pdf
Guidance on the Response Forms and Criteria
2b. NMRN ITT- Annex F-G-H- Response Forms- DesignProductionAgencyOPF.docx
Response forms for all mandatory requirements for an Open Procedure including the PSQ.
3. NMRN ITT- DesignProduction- Open Framework Guidance.pdf
Open Framework Guidance
4. NMRN Open Framework- v2- Contract Sample.pdf
5. NMRN DesignProductionAgency- Response Forms- All Lots.zip
Response Forms for All Lots to Complete and Return.
Annex 1 Design and Production Services Scope.pdf
Annex 2 - NMRN and PHD Audiences.pdf
Annex 3- PHD 2020 Guidelines.pdf
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: procurement@nmrn.org.uk
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government