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title: "P4104135 Legal Advisers for the DfT SS Richard Montgomery \"Mast\" Removal"
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# P4104135 Legal Advisers for the DfT SS Richard Montgomery "Mast" Removal

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72bdba47-a290-4125-a48e-6d0bd91bdd72

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) based in London, England, has completed a procurement process for legal advisory services through a direct award from the Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1: General Legal Services. This procurement focused on two distinct projects: the removal of the "Mast" from SS Richard Montgomery and services for the In-Life Operator Contract Manager. The contracts commenced on 25th September 2025 and will expire on 24th September 2026, with a total estimated value of up to £220,000 excluding VAT. The procurement used a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage, with DWF Law LLP, a large supplier headquartered in Manchester, UK, securing the contract.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal services, particularly those capable of handling complex legal advisory tasks in the public sector. Large-scale law firms like DWF Law LLP are well-positioned to leverage such contracts, given their ability to manage comprehensive projects and their familiarity with government and defence operations. Smaller firms or SMEs may find participation in such frameworks challenging without comparable resources or expertise. The broad geographic delivery coverage, including the UK, Europe, and several overseas territories, highlights the potential for expanding business reach and enhancing credentials in public sector engagements.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 25th September 2025 and the expiry date will be 24th September 2026 for a period of twelve (12) months. The total contract value will be up to PS150,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1: General Legal Services and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 13:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc
- 10 Jun 2026 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc
- 3 Oct 2025 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc
  10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6056f887-c1b2-4d2a-b70c-1e460ec3a84b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/259653b3-d3df-4599-a7a7-8f04014cc869
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