---
title: "Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060f86"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060f86.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060f86

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## Summary

Wirral Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Removal of Abandoned Boats and Trailer Heswall Foreshore" project, which focuses on environmental services within the UKD74 region. This tender seeks a specialist contractor to remove abandoned boats and trailers from Heswall Foreshore, a site of special scientific interest. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 16 February 2026. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically through the Proactis platform, known as The Chest, using reference code DN804120.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and marine services due to its focus on ship and boat removal within a delicate ecological site. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, given the contract's suitability provisions. With a competitive criterion weighting favouring quality over price (60% to 40%), companies with comprehensive strategies for ecological preservation and expertise in marine environments stand a strong chance of success. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 31 March 2026 and conclude by 16 May 2026, providing a succinct timeframe for service delivery.

## Notice

Project to remove abandoned boats from Heswall Foreshore. The next phase is to actually see the tender put in place for a specialist contractor to remove identified abandoned boats and trailers. Heswall Foreshore is a legally protected SSSI RAMSAR site and the Local Authority has a legal obligation to protect and prevent potential damage which could occur should abandoned boats continue to deteriorate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007035-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 16 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,600 |
| Lots value | £152,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34500000 - Ships and boats
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007035-2026
- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007034-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007035-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007034-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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