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title: "Metal Work Fabrication for Lift Support System for HMSV Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b83"
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buyer: "ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Metal Work Fabrication for Lift Support System for HMSV Project

Buyer: ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b83

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## Summary

The Royal Navy Museums located at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, is carrying out a procurement process for metal work fabrication relating to the lift support system under the HMS Victory project. The process is a direct award, due to the specialised nature and previous experience requirements, to MTECH SOUTHERN SOLUTIONS LIMITED, a small to medium enterprise based in Waterlooville. This contracting process falls under the "Below threshold - without competition" method and is part of a completed procurement stage. The contract began on 16th March 2026 and will conclude by 30th April 2026. The industry category involved is "Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items" with delivery targeted across multiple regions within the United Kingdom. Further future tender requirements may arise as part of the longer-term project needs. 

This direct award supports strategic growth opportunities for firms specialising in metal fabrication, particularly those able to meet the technical demands and safety critical measures associated with naval projects. Organisations with expertise in fabricated goods related to ship support systems, especially those with proven experience in government contracts, would benefit from engaging in this sector. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and business credentials, setting the stage for future competitive tenders associated with the HMS Victory programme. Businesses with regional presence or capabilities in the specified delivery areas within the UK would be ideally suited to consider these upcoming opportunities.

## Notice

Direct award for fabrication two additional mast lift support systems, one set for the mizzen lower and one set for the fore lower to enable their removal from the ship as per the HMS Victory programme. Due to the high-risk nature of the mast lift operations, and the criticality of the lift support systems this has been direct awarded based on the appointed supplier due to their previous experience of the project and working on the successful removal of the Main Lower Mast. The direct award action is justified under the Procurement Act 2023 under Section 43 and Schedule 5, Regulations 7(a)(b) Please note- the contracting authority will issue a future tender requirement to procure metal fabrication contractor(s) for the longer-term requirements of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023724-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL NAVY MUSEUMS |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44400000 - Miscellaneous fabricated products and related items

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023724-2026
  16th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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