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Tender

27 Jul 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond is spearheading a procurement process titled "Salvage & Disposal of Sailing Yacht 'Aliunde'". The project, categorized under salvage and refloating services, focuses on the yacht wreckage in the Solent adjacent to London. This tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 6th August 2026, and enquiries closing on 31st July 2026. Situated in the United Kingdom, the procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure under UK central government authority, highlighting the urgency with an accelerated process due to a state of urgency.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in salvage operations, waste management, and environmental services. The framework encourages participation from SMEs and necessitates comprehensive engagement in technical criteria, cost management, and social value including carbon reduction measures. With a projected gross contract value of £360,000, businesses capable of delivering innovative disposal solutions that meet UK legal standards for waste management and documentation will find this opportunity ripe for growth and expansion within the public sector. Businesses are required to submit their proposals through the Delta e-Sourcing platform, suggesting a highly digital and streamlined submission process.

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Notice Title

Salvage & Disposal of Sailing Yacht 'Aliunde'

Notice Description

Salvage & Disposal of Sailing Yacht 'Aliunde' wrecked in the Solent. Disposal must include full final destination paperwork, compliant to UK Law. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Salvage-and-refloating-services./9399YQH5GM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9399YQH5GM

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions can only be granted by the Contracting Authority with evidence of delay caused by unsafe weather conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070638-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 1-6 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
THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE OF DEPTFORD STROND
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
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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