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SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Project

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

26 Mar 2026 at 14:32

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Project is managed by the Department for Transport, located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process aims to reduce and safely dispose of mast structures from the SS Richard Montgomery wreck situated in the Thames Estuary. This is a significant project in the marine industry, involving marine construction and salvage services. The process follows a selective procurement method within a competitive flexible procedure, with key dates including the start of the contract period on 13 April 2026, and planned completion by 12 March 2027. The procurement has progressed from the tender stage initiated on 7 November 2025 to the award stage with Resolve Salvage & Fire (Europe) Ltd winning the contract, valued at £9,500,000 GBP.

This project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly large enterprises capable of managing complex environmental and technical challenges. Firms providing marine survey, vessel-salvaging, anchor handling, and engineering support can find growth opportunities through participation. The competitive nature of the procurement, requiring detailed planning and execution methodologies, suits entities with advanced capabilities and comprehensive resource bases. As the project involves high-level technical and safety requirements, businesses experienced in marine construction and salvage operations, and those prepared for potential renewals due to weather dependencies within this contract, will be well-positioned to engage successfully with the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Project

Notice Description

The Department for Transport ("DfT") intends to procure a supplier to deliver mast reduction works (cutting and removal) on the SS Richard Montgomery ("SSRM"), a protected wreck located in the Thames Estuary. The contract will cover all associated works necessary to deliver mast reduction and disposal in a safe, controlled, and environmentally responsible manner. The supplier will be expected to provide a full range of activities and resources necessary for the planning and execution of mast reduction on the SSRM. This is likely to encompass: * Development of a detailed methodology and plan for mast reduction. * Completion of any outstanding technical surveys (for example, geotechnical / UXO- related) required to inform safe delivery of the works. * Provision of all vessels, plant, equipment, and personnel required. * Safe cutting, lifting, and disposal (or repurposing) of the mast structures. * Effective implementation of environmental protections, health and safety measures, and UXO / pUXO management procedures. * Final clearance and demobilisation of the site. Certain activities will fall outside the scope of the contract, including those that will be undertaken by DfT or its specialist advisors in the planning, assurance, and management of the project (for example, preparatory surveys, design assurance, permit applications). A more detailed description of the intended scope of works is provided within the Request to Participate ("RTP") document to support suppliers' understanding of the requirement. A full statement of requirements, setting out the technical, operational and safety aspects of the works, will be provided as part of the tender documents during the tendering stage

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: DfT reserves the right to vary the contract in accordance with Schedule 8, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 as a result of a materialisation of a known risk (including adverse weather, site conditions (including the location of unexploded ordinance), the condition of the vessel, and such other known risks).

Renewal: DfT reserves the right to extend the contract in accordance with Schedule 8, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 as a result of a materialisation of a known risk (including adverse weather, site conditions (including the location of unexploded ordinance), the condition of the vessel, and such other known risks).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027999-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45244000 - Marine construction works

63725000 - Salvage and refloating services

63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services

63726800 - Research vessel services

63726900 - Anchor handling services

66519000 - Engineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services

66519700 - Salvage administration services

71336000 - Engineering support services

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
TLJ41 Medway

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESOLVE SALVAGE & FIRE (EUROPE

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