--- title: "LCT 7074 - Vessel Conservation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2018-01-16" --- # LCT 7074 - Vessel Conservation Services Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d652a232-b6d3-49bb-9fcd-08c25041e901.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy is seeking tenders for the conservation of the historic vessel LCT 7074, also known as 'Landfall.' This project falls under the broader category of Ships and Boats within the maritime industry. The tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 9 February 2018. The contract period is expected to commence on 19 February 2018 and last until 8 April 2019, with an estimated value of £1,100,000. The procurement process follows an open procedure, making it accessible to all interested bidders. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in maritime conservation, restoration, and related engineering services. Companies that specialise in ship maintenance, historic preservation, and transportation logistics, particularly SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the historical significance of the vessel, those with experience in preserving heritage assets may find this project aligns well with their capabilities, potentially fostering growth through involvement in high-profile conservation efforts. ## 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/e8a706d7-98b0-4d2d-ad63-08e35984b057 | | 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 | 16 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 8 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,100,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 16 Jan 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a706d7-98b0-4d2d-ad63-08e35984b057 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a706d7-98b0-4d2d-ad63-08e35984b057 16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN150490 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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