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title: "Replacement of Cutty Sark Aft deck"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a29d"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
published: "2023-02-03"
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# Replacement of Cutty Sark Aft deck

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a29d

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum in London has completed the procurement process for the "Replacement of Cutty Sark Aft deck" project. The project falls under the repair and maintenance services of ships category and involves the traditional replacement of the upper aft deck using Iroko timber. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The project must be completed by October 2023, with works scheduled to start in late February 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specializing in ship repair and maintenance services, especially those with expertise in traditional rigging practices for historic ships. Companies with a proven record in maintaining historical, fully rigged ships and knowledge of traditional rigging practices from the age of sail would be well-suited to compete for this contract with the National Maritime Museum.

## Notice

The contractor will replace the upper aft deck in a traditional manner using Iroko timber and traditional caulking techniques. This will involve the removal of the old deck with the minimal disruption to the day to day running of the ship.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Replacement of Cutty Sark (Historic Tea Clipper) Aft deck disposal of old deck and hard wood replacement (Teak or similar) To provide a new deck for the aft section of the grade 1 listed vessel, hence laying it in a traditional manner and will continue to provide support in the up keep of the said deck. New sections of substrate steel maybe required and this will be provided by the contractor in liaison with the client. Project must be completed by October 2023. Additional information: Work to start in Late Feb 2023

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can only be provided by one particular economic operator for the following reasons: Contractor must have proven record of maintaining a historical, fully rigged ship Contract is for proactive not a reactive maintenance plan Extensive knowledge of traditional rigging practices from the age of sail

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003364-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,570 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 9NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI6 Outer London - South |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | TS RIGGING; TS RIGGING TALL SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45262423 - Deck-fabrication work
- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003364-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rmg.co.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=755903190

## Provenance

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