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THV Galatea Anchor Capstan replacement

Trinity House

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trinity House procured services to replace the anchor capstan on the vessel THV Galatea. The existing capstan was removed and sent for overhaul, but the extent of damage made refurbishment uneconomic. The requirement therefore included supplying a new capstan to serve as the vessel’s spare. This is a marine engineering and vessel repair requirement, classified under CPV 50241100. The work relates to a Trinity House vessel and delivery is in the United Kingdom. Businesses with experience in shipboard machinery, anchor-handling equipment, capstan supply, marine repairs or vessel spares would recognise the technical context. The requirement is focused on replacing and providing a serviceable spare for a specific vessel, rather than a general fleet-wide maintenance programme or broad marine engineering framework.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. MACGREGOR NORWAY AS was selected for the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 30 July 2026. The contract value is £48,900 gross, including any applicable taxes. The contract period runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027. The award concerns vessel repair services for the THV Galatea anchor capstan replacement and associated spare requirement. The outcome indicates that Trinity House used a direct route for a relatively small, specific marine engineering purchase, rather than an open tender. The recorded procurement status is complete, while the resulting contract remains active during its stated delivery period.

For competing marine engineering businesses, this procurement shows a defined requirement for specialist vessel repair and replacement capability within Trinity House. A credible future supplier would need to understand anchor capstans and related shipboard machinery, assess whether damaged equipment is economical to overhaul, and provide a reliable replacement suitable for use as a vessel spare. Relevant experience in marine repairs, equipment supply, refurbishment decisions and integration with vessel operations would strengthen a supplier’s position. The selected supplier is identified as an SME, indicating that the requirement was not necessarily limited to a large multinational contractor. Businesses able to handle a focused, technically specific assignment and provide dependable marine equipment or repair services may be well placed when comparable requirements return to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THV Galatea Anchor Capstan replacement

Notice Description

Anchor capstan replaced on THV Galatea. The Capstan it replaced has been sent to SMS Avonmouth for overhaul. The extent of damage to the capstan has resulted in it being not economically viable for overhaul and a new capstan required to be the vessel spare.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241100 - Vessel repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trinity House
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACGREGOR NORWAY AS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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