P4104135 Legal Advisers for the DfT SS Richard Montgomery "Mast" Removal

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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10 Jun 2026 at 13:11

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Award

03 Oct 2025 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England, has completed a procurement process for legal advisory services through a direct award from the Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1: General Legal Services. This procurement focused on two distinct projects: the removal of the "Mast" from SS Richard Montgomery and services for the In-Life Operator Contract Manager. The contracts commenced on 25th September 2025 and will expire on 24th September 2026, with a total estimated value of up to £220,000 excluding VAT. The procurement used a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage, with DWF Law LLP, a large supplier headquartered in Manchester, UK, securing the contract.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal services, particularly those capable of handling complex legal advisory tasks in the public sector. Large-scale law firms like DWF Law LLP are well-positioned to leverage such contracts, given their ability to manage comprehensive projects and their familiarity with government and defence operations. Smaller firms or SMEs may find participation in such frameworks challenging without comparable resources or expertise. The broad geographic delivery coverage, including the UK, Europe, and several overseas territories, highlights the potential for expanding business reach and enhancing credentials in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

P4104135 Legal Advisers for the DfT SS Richard Montgomery "Mast" Removal

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 25th September 2025 and the expiry date will be 24th September 2026 for a period of twelve (12) months. The total contract value will be up to PS150,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1: General Legal Services and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

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