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Pilot Cutter Seamark - Removal of Asbestos and Disassembly and Recycling of Vessel

City & County of Swansea

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07 Aug 2026 at 11:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 Aug 2026 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea procured specialist services for the Pilot Cutter Seamark, including asbestos removal followed by disassembly and recycling of the vessel’s superstructure, machinery and hull. The work is a services contract focused on hazardous-material removal, marine vessel dismantling and recycling. Delivery is in Swansea, at or associated with the vessel’s location. The requirement was structured as a single package and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It concerns a specific marine asset rather than a general asbestos-removal framework, so relevant businesses are likely to be contractors combining licensed asbestos capability with marine engineering, drydock, dismantling and materials-recycling facilities.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. Swansea Drydocks Limited was selected on 6 August 2026 for £78,348 excluding VAT, or £94,017.60 including VAT. The contract was signed on 4 August 2026 and runs from 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026. The award and contract are active. The procurement used one package covering the full Seamark requirement, with no competitive tender or separate lot evaluation described. The outcome therefore reflects a direct appointment for the specified vessel-removal and recycling services, rather than a scored competition between suppliers.

This award indicates demand from the City & County of Swansea for a supplier able to manage asbestos risks and complete marine-vessel dismantling within a tightly defined operational window. A credible future competitor would need the relevant asbestos-removal competence and controls, together with practical capability to disassemble a vessel’s superstructure, machinery and hull and route the resulting materials for recycling. Marine access, drydock or comparable facilities, suitably qualified personnel, waste handling arrangements and experience working safely around complex vessel structures would strengthen its position. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, suggesting that a focused specialist or a coordinated supply chain could be relevant, provided it can take responsibility for the complete service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot Cutter Seamark - Removal of Asbestos and Disassembly and Recycling of Vessel

Notice Description

Removal of asbestos from Pilot Cutter Seamark and subsequent disassembly and recycling of her superstructure, machinery and hull

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075215-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90650000 - Asbestos removal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,348 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£78,348 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
City & County of Swansea
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANSEA DRYDOCKS LIMITED

Further Information

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