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title: "Design and Build Bow Door Lifting Replacement for Landing Craft Tank- LCT 7074"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05272a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Design and Build Bow Door Lifting Replacement for Landing Craft Tank- LCT 7074

Buyer: ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05272a

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## Summary

This public procurement process was initiated by the National Museum of the Royal Navy, located at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, United Kingdom. The contracting process involves the design and build of bow door lifting replacements for Landing Craft Tank LCT 7074, situated at the D-Day Story in Southsea. Key stakeholders include Portsmouth City Council, acting as evaluators for the tender due to their operational role in the LCT7074 visitor attraction. The procurement follows an open, below-threshold competition method, currently in the award stage with completion marked as February 2026. The procurement belongs to the industry category of engineering works and construction works.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and construction firms specialising in engineering works within the UK. Businesses with expertise in historic ship restoration and construction, particularly those capable of conducting Heritage Impact Assessments and working during off-peak seasons to minimise operational disruption, would be well-suited to compete. MTECH Southern Solutions Limited has already been awarded the contract, showing a competitive landscape for SMEs dedicated to high-quality engineering projects with a focus on sustainability and reduced maintenance costs.

## Notice

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) are seeking to appoint a contractor to design, build and install replacement bow door lifting arrangements onto Landing Craft Tank- LCT 7074 situated at the D-Day Story, Southsea, UK. LCT 7074 is owned as part of the NMRN Historic Ships fleet, it is operated by the D-Day Story (Portsmouth City Council) as a visitor attraction

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY; PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTECH SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2026
- 19 Jun 2025 at 12:29 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033708-2025
- 27 May 2025 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027794-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016017-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033708-2025
  19th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027794-2025
  27th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1697
  ITT Documents, this must be completed in full where applicable to ensure compliance.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mtechss.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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