--- title: "National Trust -NI- Marine Salvage of Vessels and Debris located in Strangford Lough" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-09-25" --- # National Trust -NI- Marine Salvage of Vessels and Debris located in Strangford Lough Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ff1faae-7221-4f78-b508-b99b1babc027.json) ## Summary The National Trust is procuring marine salvage and environmental works to recover and remove abandoned vessels and marine debris from sites around Strangford Lough, then transport and dispose of the material appropriately. The purpose is to restore affected shoreline and seabed to natural condition while protecting the Lough’s habitats and wildlife. The works include recovery of wreck material and marine litter, with measures to limit disturbance to sensitive foreshore and marine environments and avoid harm to conservation areas, breeding birds and seals. The delivery location is Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. The requirement is categorised as works and includes vessel salvage and waste-related services. The buyer invited offers through an open procedure below the applicable threshold. The clarification deadline was 8 October 2026, and the return deadline for proposals was 15 October 2026 at 12:00 BST. The estimated contract period runs from 7 December 2026 to 13 December 2027. The stated procurement value is £15,000. The tender describes one requirement, with no lot breakdown. Tenderers are to provide detailed methodologies for a safe, environmentally responsible and least-impact approach to recovering, removing, transporting and disposing of the listed vessels and debris. The works must comply with statutory consents and protect sensitive environments and wildlife. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. This requirement is aimed at experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors able to undertake recovery and removal of abandoned vessels and marine debris, followed by transport and appropriate disposal. Suppliers need to demonstrate that they can deliver the works in line with statutory consents and produce detailed, safe, environmentally responsible methodologies that minimise impacts on the foreshore, seabed and protected wildlife. Relevant capability includes planning salvage operations around internationally important habitats, designated conservation areas, breeding birds and seals, and restoring affected shoreline and seabed to natural condition. The buyer identifies the work as suitable for SMEs, so smaller specialist contractors may be well placed to compete if they can demonstrate the required experience and environmental approach. ## Notice The National Trust is seeking experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors to remove and appropriately dispose of a number of abandoned vessels and marine debris sites located around Strangford Lough. The project aims to restore affected shoreline and seabed areas to their natural condition while protecting the Lough's internationally important habitats and wildlife. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to deliver the works in accordance with all statutory consents, minimise disturbance to sensitive foreshore and marine environments, and avoid adverse impacts on designated conservation areas, breeding bird populations and seals. Tenderers will be required to submit detailed methodologies that provide a safe, environmentally responsible and least-impact approach to the recovery, removal, transportation and disposal of all listed marine litter and wreck material Clarification Deadline: 08/10/26 RFP Return Deadline: 15/10/26 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00a68f1-47ca-45ba-8784-c2a777bad2ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Postcode area | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 63725000 - Salvage and refloating services - 63725100 - Vessel-salvaging services - 63725200 - Standby vessel services - 63725300 - Vessel refloating services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services - 90721800 - Natural risks or hazards protection services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2026 at 15:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00a68f1-47ca-45ba-8784-c2a777bad2ee - 24 Sep 2026 at 20:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00a68f1-47ca-45ba-8784-c2a777bad2ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00a68f1-47ca-45ba-8784-c2a777bad2ee 25th September 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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