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title: "LCT 7074 - Vessel Conservation Services"
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# LCT 7074 - Vessel Conservation Services

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16103da3-87a5-4b8c-9ced-19e1f5d8ef54

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## Summary

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is currently engaged in the award stage of a procurement process for the project titled "LCT 7074 - Vessel Conservation Services." This initiative, categorized under ships and boats, is located in Portsmouth, England. The project aims to conserve the historic vessel known as Landfall, with the contract period running from 7 March 2018 to 20 September 2019. The total value of the contract is £773,882, awarded to ML (UK) Ltd, with key dates including the tender period that concluded on 9 February 2018 and the publication of the award notice on 10 April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, marine services, and ship restoration. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality conservation work and project management would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The project not only focuses on the restoration of a key historical asset but also aims to prepare it for public display, thus enhancing visibility and engagement for contractors in the cultural and heritage sector.

## Notice

"LCT 7074, also known as 'Landfall,' is the last Second World War Landing Craft (Tank) in the United Kingdom, and one of the last in the world. More than 800 LCTs took part in Operation Overlord, the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, each capable of carrying ten tanks or other heavy armoured vehicles into battle. As far as can be established, 7074 is the last of these vital workhorses known to have actually participated in D-Day. After a chequered postwar career involving conversion into a floating clubhouse and nightclub, and then an ill-fated attempt to conserve her by the now-defunct Warships Preservation Trust, the ship was semi-derelict and sunk at her moorings at East Float Dock, Birkenhead. With the help of the National Heritage Memorial Fund she was recovered from Birkenhead and moved to Portsmouth Royal Naval Base where she is now within the BAE ship hall resting on dock blocks. In September 2017 the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) granted NMRN a Development Grant to plan for the conservation of the vessel and move her to Southsea by June 2019 where she will be displayed and open to the public as part of the 'D' Day museum. The Development Grant allows NMRN to develop its plans and costings to submit a further application (Stage Two) to HLF in June 2018 to win funds to carry out the delivery stage of the project. To win funding for the delivery stage it is imperative that the submission in June 2018 complies with the initial application for funds in terms of deliverables and costs; so the NMRN are seeking a Contractor who can offer value and work with the team to maintain the project deliverables and costs. Project Objectives. A summary of the project objectives is as follows: - To conserve LCT 7074 and allow easy access for ongoing monitoring and in the future further preservation. - Prepare her for display to the general public. - Transport her whole or in parts to site at the D day museum, Southsea, Portsmouth. - Position on the block arrangements and reassemble (if applicable). - Complete painting, presentation and set to work any systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187def94-e4f1-457e-9f29-6c9baa0a05f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2018 - 20 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £773,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,821 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ML (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 35500000 - Warships and associated parts
- 50245000 - Upgrading services of ships

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2018 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187def94-e4f1-457e-9f29-6c9baa0a05f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/187def94-e4f1-457e-9f29-6c9baa0a05f0
  10th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR153910
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

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