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SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Project

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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07 Nov 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is initiating a procurement process titled the "SS Richard Montgomery Mast Reduction Project," focused on marine construction works, specifically in the salvage and refloating services category. The project is located in the Thames Estuary, United Kingdom, with a monetary contract value of £10 million. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, employing a selective, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline on 4th December 2025, with the contract period running from 6th April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and potential extensions up to 2028. The procurement activities will be conducted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in marine construction and salvage services to engage with central government projects, enhancing their portfolio and presence in the public procurement market. Organisations with expertise in vessel-salvaging and engineering support services, especially those accustomed to executing environmentally responsible disposal and repurposing activities, are well-suited to compete. The two-stage process allows suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and compliance with rigorous technical and operational standards, providing a substantial platform for business growth and long-term collaboration 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/071920-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
J Costelloe
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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