Appointment of M&E Services Contractor for HMS Victory Conservation Project

The National Museum of the Royal Navy ("NMRN") is leading a sector leading project to conserve HMS Victory, ensuring the long-term preservation of this world-class historic vessel.

The aim of the HMS Victory Conservation Project ("HMS Victory: The Big Repair") is to deliver a fully conserved ship, able to survive in an open environment for the next 50 years without major work beyond a programme of planned maintenance.

The NMRN is seeking a conscientious and collaborative M&E contractor to work closely with the project delivery team to enable critical conservation work. The ship contains a variety of electrical and mechanical services which will need to be rerouted or terminated to enable safe access for the conservation team.

The contract will be for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years. The decision to extend will be based upon performance against stated key performance indicators.

Full details of the tender and the scope of requirements are outlined in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.

Site visits are strongly recommended. Booking instructions can be found within the ITT.

Visits will take place on the 6th, 11th, and 12th of November 2025, and must be booked at least two working days in advance.

Any clarifications regarding this tender opportunity should be sent to tenders@nmrn.org.uk.

Update- 17th November, this opportunity has been extended until 5th December 2025 submission deadline. Further site visits are available.