SSRM Mast Storage/Conservation

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Notice Title

SSRM Mast Storage/Conservation

Notice Description

To provide storage and conservation services for the three masts being removed from the SS Richard Montgomery wreck. Following recovery, the masts will require secure storage, condition assessment and conservation works to prevent deterioration and preserve their historic significance. The requirement includes receipt and handling of the recovered masts, condition surveys, conservation planning, stabilisation works and ongoing storage. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has suitable facilities, specialist maritime heritage conservation expertise and the infrastructure necessary to safely accommodate assets of this scale.

Procurement Information

the Dockyard is uniquely placed due to transport time, fragility of masts and the right skills.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd4f
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074585-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Direct award
Tender Suitability: SME
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

63726300 - Vessel storage services

92521210 - Preservation services of exhibits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: £500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 6 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Contract Period: 25 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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: Not specified
Local Authority: Westminster
Electoral Ward: Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency: Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074585-2026
6th August 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074549-2026
6th August 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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