Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-5692-71d4-b68f-efc2f1ae25ce/transforming-the-d-day-museum-large-objects-conservation-specialist closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Transforming the D-Day Museum - Large Objects Conservation Specialist [Portsmouth City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/portsmouth-city-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 16 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 6 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Portsmouth City Council is inviting quotes from suitably qualified professional practices to provide specialist large military object conservation services for the Transforming the D-Day Museum Project. The quotation opportunity is split into two Lots. Bidders can choose to bid against one or both Lots. - Lot 1 Pickett-Hamilton Fort 2006/1801: The fort consists of two concrete cylinders, one sitting inside the other, the smaller one being raised by hydraulics when in operation. The top of the pillbox fort is covered by a 2 metre diameter reinforced concrete pad some 6 inches thick. It has a painted steel hatch in the top and square steel mesh covering the window slits. At the centre inside is a hydraulic ram to lift it out of the ground. - Lot 2 3.7 inch Anti-Aircraft gun 1973/1055: The gun is made from steel and cast iron components, welded and bolted together. It has been finished with a protective paint coating in a camouflage green paint. There are some brass fittings present. The fixed unit had detachable wheels so it could be moved to fixed locations. The gun mounting had a pedestal that was fixed to a solid structure, such as a concrete platform on the ground. The work required includes; initial conservation assessment, removal and transport, conservation work, conservation report and maintenance plan, transport and reinstatement. Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - Transforming the D-Day Museum - Large Objects Conservation Specialist. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current) Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Military vehicles and associated parts Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e15ceda4-b697-46d2-8af7-16072798288f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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