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Metal Work Fabrication for Lift Support System for HMSV Project

ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Navy Museums located at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, is carrying out a procurement process for metal work fabrication relating to the lift support system under the HMS Victory project. The process is a direct award, due to the specialised nature and previous experience requirements, to MTECH SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Waterlooville. This contracting process falls under the "Below threshold - without competition" method and is part of a completed procurement stage. The contract began on 16th March 2026 and will conclude by 30th April 2026. The industry category involved is "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" with delivery targeted across multiple regions within the United Kingdom. Further future tender requirements may arise as part of the longer-term project needs.

This direct award supports strategic growth opportunities for firms specialising in metal fabrication, particularly those able to meet the technical demands and safety critical measures associated with naval projects. Organisations with expertise in fabricated goods related to ship support systems, especially those with proven experience in government contracts, would benefit from engaging in this sector. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and business credentials, setting the stage for future competitive tenders associated with the HMS Victory programme. Businesses with regional presence or capabilities in the specified delivery areas within the UK would be ideally suited to consider these upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

Metal Work Fabrication for Lift Support System for HMSV Project

Notice Description

Direct award for fabrication two additional mast lift support systems, one set for the mizzen lower and one set for the fore lower to enable their removal from the ship as per the HMS Victory programme. Due to the high-risk nature of the mast lift operations, and the criticality of the lift support systems this has been direct awarded based on the appointed supplier due to their previous experience of the project and working on the successful removal of the Main Lower Mast. The direct award action is justified under the Procurement Act 2023 under Section 43 and Schedule 5, Regulations 7(a)(b) Please note- the contracting authority will issue a future tender requirement to procure metal fabrication contractor(s) for the longer-term requirements of the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023724-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NH
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTECH SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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