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title: "Cutty Sark - Fall Prevention System"
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buyer: "NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM"
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# Cutty Sark - Fall Prevention System

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587ca

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum in London, a public authority part of the central government, has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Cutty Sark - Fall Prevention System." This tender involves the design, fabrication, and installation of a new fall prevention system for the historic sailing ship Cutty Sark. The procurement, classified under safety installations and roof works, emphasised collaboration between contractors, structural engineers, and conservation teams. The procurement followed an open competition method that began on 14th August 2025, with a tender period ending on 17th September 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £109,597.54 gross, was signed on 21st October 2025, and the project must be completed by 31st March 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in safety installations and historical conservation work. Companies accredited in fall arrest and prevention systems, particularly those that can integrate innovative design solutions for heritage buildings, stand to benefit significantly. A focus on quality elements such as programme methodology, competence, and social value was integral to the award criteria, making this tender especially suitable for contractors with strong expertise in these areas. Additionally, as the procurement process was open, this allowed for wider competition, including small and medium-sized enterprises, thereby fostering opportunities for business growth and enhanced reputation in high-profile conservation projects.

## Notice

1.Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) constitutes several Sites and Buildings across a large area within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. They encompass the National Maritime Museum (NMM), the Royal Observatory (ROG), the Cutty Sark (CS), and the Queen's House (QH). These four world-class attractions sit at the heart of Maritime Greenwich in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2.Cutty Sark is a celebrated historic sailing ship launched 1869 and was fastest tea clipper of its time, it is now an award-winning visitor attraction in Greenwich, London. It is managed and maintained by Royal Museums Greenwich, who are based at the National Maritime Museum. 3.The dry dock on the bank of the River Thames at Greenwich received Cutty Sark by water in 1954. The dry dock was drained and Cutty Sark exhibited in the open air until its restoration 2006-2012 when it was enclosed around the waterline with a glass roof. The dry dock became a basement where visitors can walk around and under the ship's hull and which holds a cafe, exhibitions and events space. 4.Cutty Sark requires regular cleaning, maintenance and conservation. Many of the required activities must be undertaken from on top of the glass waterline roof. These activities might be cleaning the glass roof itself, ship exterior inspections, conservation and repairs, or replacements of hull timber planks individually or in sections. 5.The work requires access onto the roof which creates a work-at-height issue. A Fall Prevention (Latchway) System is required for the safety of workers. An existing installed system is aged and can no longer be proven to comply with evolving regulations. 6.A replacement of the Fall Prevention System is required to be designed, fabricated and installed by the Contractor. This will be the Contractor's design responsibility under this design and build contract. The system must be fitted to the historic ship's hull which will require collaboration with the Employer's appointed Structural Engineer and conservation team. 7.RMG seeks contractors who are accredited / approved fall arrest and prevention designers and installers to carry out this work. 8.The works must be completed by 31st March 2026. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=993765327

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075258-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,331 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHOS FACILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 35113300 - Safety installations
- 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075258-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048713-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075258-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048713-2025
  14th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/.
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=993765327
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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