Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c27-c95b-71a2-ab49-05553f1fb703/national-museum-of-the-royal-navy-new-permanent-gallery-coastal-forces-spitfir awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # National Museum of the Royal Navy New Permanent Gallery 'Coastal Forces: Spitfires of the Seas' [The National Museum of the Royal Navy](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-national-museum-of-the-royal-navy) Estimated value £450,000 Published 13 Dec 2017 Deadline Closed 5 Feb 2018 ## 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 In partnership with the Coastal Forces Heritage Trust, the National Museum of the Royal Navy intends to create a new engaging, interactive experience and exhibition gallery centred on two historic craft, Coastal Motor Boat CMB331 and Motor Torpedo Boat MTB71. It will tell the story of the Royal Navy's Coastal Forces from inception in August 1916 to its demise in the late 1950s. The emphasis should be on excitement and entertainment, firmly rooted in historical authenticity. A more detailed concept document has been appended to this notice, along with further information about the two craft and a brief history of the Royal Navy's Coastal Forces. The exhibition will be sited in the historic Mine Store building in the former Priddys Hard Naval Armament Deport, adjacent to the NMRN's existing site, Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, and will be managed as part of the Explosion offer.This building will be fully refurbished as part of another project and will essentially be available as a blank canvas: the project is an exhibition fit-out without structural works. NMRN seeks an experienced and imaginative exhibition design team to: - Conceive an initial concept design for approval by the Coastal Forces Exhibition Project Board - 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. - Production of interpretation design for MTB71 and CMB331 - Supply and fit appropriate gallery lighting - Supply and fit exhibition showcases - Production of showcase layouts - Exhibition fit-out - Snagging ### Additional information: added 31 January Attached 5th response to queries and clarifications added 29 January Attached 4th response to queries and clarifications added 26 January ### Revised ITT correcting error with interview date ### Attached 3rd response to queries and clarifications Attached 14 x individual showcase specifications available as free issues, as outlined in Clarification Request issued 18 January added 19 January 2018 ### Building Plans x 3 Version 2 ITT with clarity on quality assessment and creative response ### Artefact list Second table of clarifications and queries added 18 January 2018: ### Draft specification for base build Responses to queries and clarifications ### NMRN Procurement Guidelines Revised ITT with new interview date of Friday 9 February and revised contact email addresses Read full description ## CPV classification Museum-exhibition services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/878484e4-4416-41c8-a02b-33773099a80e) 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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