Structural Modelling for the Conservation of HMS Victory

This tender is for the structural analysis support of HMS Victory during Stage 1 and 2 of the Conservation Programme (total duration estimated at 6 years), with options for Stage 3 and Stage 4 support, each of which is anticipated to last up to 3 years. The work will include assessing the structural implications of planking removal and replacement as well as mast and rigging re-instatement, as well as providing routine structural analysis and assessment of the ship .as part of the Hull Support System.

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Additional information: TENDER CLARIFICATIONS

HMS VICTORY - Structural Analysis Invitation to Tender - Clarification

Version 3 dated 28th September 2020

QUESTION RESPONSE

1. Where is the tender available to download? The tender is published on

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2. How do I access the reports and model details? A One Drive folder with the reports and model will be made available after receipt of the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) at Appendix 1 to the Statement of Requirements
3. Must Ansys format be used be used? No, that is down to the contractor.
4. Can subcontractors be used for any of the services specified? Yes, that is left to the tenderer and should be detailed in their response. The National Museum of the Royal navy wishes to operate with the selected tenderer as the Prime Contractor.
5. Price/Quality Split Quality 70% Price 30%
6. Can Tenderers have access to the ANSYS Model? Yes - please e-mail tenders@nmrn.org.uk for details of how to obtain this as a download
7. May tenderers propose alternative solutions? Yes - a tenderer may propose their own solution to demonstrably meet the Statement of Requirements.