Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c25-c399-701b-89ce-885ac5042085/lead-consultant-exhibition-design-and-build-services-for-silent-and-secret-50 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Lead Consultant: Exhibition Design and Build Services for Silent and Secret: 50 Years of the Royal Navy's At Sea Deterrent [The National Museum of the Royal Navy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-museum-of-the-royal-navy) Estimated value £50,000 Published 13 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 24 Jan 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 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: - Conceive an initial concept design for approval by the Project Team - Incorporating any amendments specified, work up a fully detailed exhibition design brief. - Identify and procure any required subcontractors. - 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: - Development of initial concept designs - Detailed graphic design, print and installation - Detailed audiovisual design, development and installation - Detailed interactive exhibit design, development and installation. - Supply and fit appropriate gallery lighting - Supply and fit exhibition showcases - Production of showcase layouts - Exhibition fit-out - Snagging Additional information: 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 Read full description ## CPV classification Museum-exhibition services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/71affa62-1560-4d01-a7c8-19c40feab3af) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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