UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

The Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced website development agencies to design, build, test, and deliver a transformational approach to our website presence, to be integrated with a revised digital infrastructure. 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.

Royal Armouries is looking to set up a contract to replace the existing fire detection and alarm maintenance agreement throughout the Royal Armouries Museum estate, Leeds. 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.

Royal Armouries is looking for a contractor to carry out a programme of remedial works, following a recent fire compartmentalisation survey throughout the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds. 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.

Royal Armouries is seeking to commission an access auditor with experience with museums, or within the heritage/culture sector, or similar sized relevant commercial organisations, to complete a through access audit across our sites, physical and digital. This includes our public galleries and spaces, our corporate areas, and our offices and stores at all three sites. The audit will also include our publicly accessible digital sites, which we consider a separate site. We require a report of the findings and a detailed action plan, which we can implement over our annual operations. It must also help inform our longer-term master planning. 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.

Companies are invited to quote for a programme of modernisation to the Staff and Goods lifts for the Royal Armouries, Leeds. There are 3 staff only usage lifts that enable vertical transport for staff and goods between floors of the Museum. One of these lifts is an electric passenger lift (650kg) covering 5 floors and the other 2 are hydraulic goods lifts (4000kg) covering 5 floors and a kitchen goods lift (750kg) covering 2 floors. These are 3 that require upgrades from their original installation in 1996 and are 'back of house' lifts. Works to be completed at the Royal Armouries, Leeds building, by 31 March 2023. Upgrade the lift's operating and control systems to include: •Hoisting unit overhaul and suspension ropes •Works to motor room, lift car, lift shaft and landings •Door operation and door furniture 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.

Royal Armouries is running a tender process to select a company that will provide the design, production, delivery and occasional installation of gallery labels and graphics for the purposes of gallery maintenance across all three of our sites - Fort Nelson (Portsmouth), The Tower of London and Royal Armouries Leeds. 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.

Royal Armouries is currently undertaking a Digital Vision project which encompasses the development of a new infrastructure for its digital asset management. As part of this, the Royal Armouries is seeking to replace its existing asset storage systems with a Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) to provide a central repository for the successful storage, organisation, and management of the organisation's digital assets.

The Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced digital agencies to develop a digital content framework; to create innovative and engaging digital products; establish robust content development processes. 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.

The Royal Armouries Museum is running a tender process to update its current interactive displays in the War Gallery area of the museum in Leeds. These popular displays have been a fixture in the gallery since 2008 and encourage our visitors to engage with our collection. They are now reaching the end of their lifespan and the purpose of this tender is to seek proposals for their replacement. 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.

The Royal Armouries is a National Museum that receives annual grant-in-aid core funding from the Department of Culture, Media & Sport with additional funding raised through other commercial activities. It operates on three UK Sites, at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, Fort Nelson near Portsmouth and at the White Tower within the Tower of London. The Royal Armouries is seeking a game experience design, fabrication and build contractor to relocate and enhance its successful Crossbow Range experience based on designs and IP theming developed by the Armouries. The relocation occurs within our building in Leeds, from its current site on Level 5 to a new high-profile location on Level 3 of the same building. The new, upgraded experience will be located in the room currently known as the Tower Gallery. Royal Armouries will also contract a specialist crossbow supplier to work alongside the appointed design build and fabrication contractor. They will advise on crossbow elements of this experience and provide the crossbows. 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.

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a set of 21 showcases suitable for use for our temporary exhibitions programme over the next five years. The showcases will, therefore, need to be both modular and demountable so that they can offer a variety of uses and design solutions for our varied programme of temporary exhibitions.

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a set of 21 showcases suitable for use for our temporary exhibitions programme over the next five years. The showcases will, therefore, need to be both modular and demountable so that they can offer a variety of uses and design solutions for our varied programme of temporary exhibitions.

The Royal Armouries is seeking a specialist advisor, fitter and maintenance contractor for its successful Crossbow Range experience in its Leeds Museum, which is about to be upgraded and relocated from Level 5 to a new high-profile location within the same building at the 3rd Floor (Tower Gallery) next to the Tournament Gallery. The specialist crossbow advisor will work with our Crossbow Range Experience designer and builder, who will lead on game design and build. 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.

As part of its wider Armouries 700 masterplan, the Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced, successful consultants to undertake and present a compelling Business Case, consistent with the Treasury Five Cases model, for development of the Tiltyard at Leeds Dock, supported by a robust Green Book Appraisal that demonstrates the value of investment. The c. 2,500m2 Tiltyard site includes the Tiltyard itself, a large open air jousting arena; a stables and mews (originally intended as a year-round attraction but now only used occasionally to support seasonal events) and the Craft Court, a space originally intended for traditional craft demonstration and retail but now used mainly for storage and maintenance workshops. 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.

The Royal Armouries Museum has a requirement to procure the provision of Horse Shows as from summer 2024

The Royal Armouries Museum has a requirement to procure the provision of Horse Shows as from summer 2024

The Royal Armouries is seeking tenders from experienced companies to design, build, test and deliver additional website functionality and design updates to our existing website that was built and launched in 2023. We are not seeking a new website. Tenderers are invited to submit formal responses for all project stages. 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.

Royal Armouries wishes to procure a transport agent (supplier) to transport collection objects between its sites and to and from other locations within the U.K. (excluding Northern Ireland). The other locations in the U.K. include cultural institutions, auction houses or private individuals. Sometimes the objects will need to be deinstalled and packed before transport and or unpacked and installed following transport. The supplier may need to supply appropriate packing media. Very large and or heavy objects such as artillery are excluded from this tender. The supplier must have a Section 5 carrier licence, storage approved by the Art's Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice and a vehicle that meets the requirements outlined in the tender specification. Very large and or heavy objects such as artillery are excluded from this tender. The supplier must have a Section 5 carrier licence, storage approved by the Art's Council Manager - Security and Protection Advice and a vehicle that meets the requirements outlined in section 1.4. 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.

The Royal Armouries Museum wishes to establish an Agreement for the provision of Lead Design Consultant (LDC) services for RIBA Stages 2-7 with a twelve-month Defects Period, for the Armed with Hope & Understanding project. The Lead Design Consultant will procure a dynamic and multidisciplinary Exhibition Design Team to carry out the Services and all duties and responsibilities required to fully execute the Scope of Services outlined herein. The Exhibition Design Team will be experienced in providing flexible designs that meet project budgets, target timescales, and adhere to statutory legislation, Client guidelines and industry best practice. The Services should not be viewed as definitive or prescriptive. The Lead Design Consultant is encouraged to use their own initiative and expertise to assist the Client in achieving the most appropriate solutions to deliver the project on time, to the target level of quality and in line with the agreed budget. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Architectural-design-services./J89X5KHR2U To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J89X5KHR2U

The aim of the project is to replace the existing boilers at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds with a more carbon-efficient technology that does not utilise natural gas or any other fossil fuels. While the tender primarily seeks an electric solution, such as Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) or Ground Source Heat Pumps (GSHP), other technologies or approaches are also welcome for consideration. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-District-heating./SPK53DZ42D To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SPK53DZ42D