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National Trust -NI- Marine Salvage of Vessels and Debris located in Strangford Lough

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust is procuring marine salvage and environmental works to recover and remove abandoned vessels and marine debris from sites around Strangford Lough, then transport and dispose of the material appropriately. The purpose is to restore affected shoreline and seabed to natural condition while protecting the Lough’s habitats and wildlife. The works include recovery of wreck material and marine litter, with measures to limit disturbance to sensitive foreshore and marine environments and avoid harm to conservation areas, breeding birds and seals. The delivery location is Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. The requirement is categorised as works and includes vessel salvage and waste-related services.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure below the applicable threshold. The clarification deadline was 8 October 2026, and the return deadline for proposals was 15 October 2026 at 12:00 BST. The estimated contract period runs from 7 December 2026 to 13 December 2027. The stated procurement value is £15,000. The tender describes one requirement, with no lot breakdown. Tenderers are to provide detailed methodologies for a safe, environmentally responsible and least-impact approach to recovering, removing, transporting and disposing of the listed vessels and debris. The works must comply with statutory consents and protect sensitive environments and wildlife. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This requirement is aimed at experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors able to undertake recovery and removal of abandoned vessels and marine debris, followed by transport and appropriate disposal. Suppliers need to demonstrate that they can deliver the works in line with statutory consents and produce detailed, safe, environmentally responsible methodologies that minimise impacts on the foreshore, seabed and protected wildlife. Relevant capability includes planning salvage operations around internationally important habitats, designated conservation areas, breeding birds and seals, and restoring affected shoreline and seabed to natural condition. The buyer identifies the work as suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist contractors may be well placed to compete if they can demonstrate the required experience and environmental approach.

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Notice Title

National Trust -NI- Marine Salvage of Vessels and Debris located in Strangford Lough

Notice Description

The National Trust is seeking experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors to remove and appropriately dispose of a number of abandoned vessels and marine debris sites located around Strangford Lough. The project aims to restore affected shoreline and seabed areas to their natural condition while protecting the Lough's internationally important habitats and wildlife. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to deliver the works in accordance with all statutory consents, minimise disturbance to sensitive foreshore and marine environments, and avoid adverse impacts on designated conservation areas, breeding bird populations and seals. Tenderers will be required to submit detailed methodologies that provide a safe, environmentally responsible and least-impact approach to the recovery, removal, transportation and disposal of all listed marine litter and wreck material Clarification Deadline: 08/10/26 RFP Return Deadline: 15/10/26 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00a68f1-47ca-45ba-8784-c2a777bad2ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

63725000 - Salvage and refloating services

63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services

63725200 - Standby vessel services

63725300 - Vessel refloating services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2NA
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

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