GB-LONDON: Greenwich, Art and the Sea exhibition in the Queens House.

National Maritime Museum is seeking an experienced Principal Contractor to provide exhibition fit out services for The Van de Veldes: Greenwich, Art and the Sea exhibition in the Queens House, at the National Maritime Museum.

Tender documentation will be available from 23 August 2022 to tenderers who pass the SQ stage of this process.

The successful contractor will be appointed early October 2022 with the exhibition fit out being completed by end of January 2023.

The exhibition will open 24 February 2023 and run until 14 January 2024.

Tenderers will need to have a proven track record of and provide examples of the following:

• Proven experience of working as a Principal Contractor for an exhibition build in a national museum and or historic property.
• Proven experience of installing showcases within an exhibition fit out in a national museum and or historic property.
• Relevant experience of working in a historic property.
• Capacity to deliver the exhibition fit out within the tight programme
• Turnover of at least £1million

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Indicative Procurement Schedule:

SQ returns deadline: Thurs 18 Aug, 12 noon;

Restricted ITT out (shortlisted companies): Tues 23 Aug;

ITT returns: Tues 20 Sept, 12 noon;

Evaluate, interview & appoint: from 20 Sept - 6 Oct 2022 (potential interview 29 Sept AM)

Kick-off with Project Team: Tues 11 Oct 2022

SHORTLISTED COMPANIES WILL BE ONLY THOSE WHO PASS EVERY ELEMENT OF SECTION 6 OF THE SQ.