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SSRM Mast Storage/Conservation

Buyer: Department for Transport →

BuyerDepartment for Transport
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published6 Aug 2026

What is being bought

To provide storage and conservation services for the three masts being removed from the SS Richard Montgomery wreck. Following recovery, the masts will require secure storage, condition assessment and conservation works to prevent deterioration and preserve their historic significance. The requirement includes receipt and handling of the recovered masts, condition surveys, conservation planning, stabilisation works and ongoing storage. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust has suitable facilities, specialist maritime heritage conservation expertise and the infrastructure necessary to safely accommodate assets of this scale.

Lot details

Lot 1

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Statuscomplete

Comparable-procurement analytics

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Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
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Selection criteriaNot published
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Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
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Planning documents0
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Related procurements

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Awards

SSRM Mast Storage/Conservation

Statusactive
Value£500,000
Contract periodFrom 26 Sept 2026 to 31 Aug 2027

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Source data inventory

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OCIDocds-h6vhtk-06dd4f
Latest release ID074585-2026
Latest release timestampThu Aug 06 2026 10:05:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methoddirect
Procurement method detailsDirect award
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source0
Awards in latest release1
Contracts in latest release0
Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
6 Aug 2026award, contract074585-2026
6 Aug 2026award, contract074549-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

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