National Trust -NI- Marine Salvage of Vessels and Debris located in Strangford Lough
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY · Northern Ireland · up to £15,000
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What the buyer wants
The National Trust seeks experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors to remove abandoned vessels and marine debris from Strangford Lough, restoring natural habitats while protecting sensitive environments and wildlife.
The National Trust is seeking experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors to remove and appropriately dispose of a number of abandoned vessels and marine debris sites located around Strangford Lough.
The project aims to restore affected shoreline and seabed areas to their natural condition while protecting the Lough's internationally important habitats and wildlife. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to deliver the works in accordance with all statutory consents, minimise disturbance to sensitive foreshore and marine environments, and avoid adverse impacts on designated conservation areas, breeding bird populations and seals.
Tenderers will be required to submit detailed methodologies that provide a safe, environmentally responsible and least-impact approach to the recovery, removal, transportation and disposal of all listed marine litter and wreck material
How Tenderoo reads it
The notice reads as suitable for a small or medium-sized firm: the scope, value and requirements are within reach of a business of that size.
The contract runs for about 1 year, with the stated value covering the whole period.
Services required
- Salvage and refloating services
- Vessel-salvaging services
- Standby vessel services
- Vessel refloating services
- Refuse and waste related services
- Natural risks or hazards protection services
What you will need to show
- Health and safety methodology — Suppliers must provide detailed methodologies demonstrating a safe approach to the recovery, removal, transportation, and disposal of marine litter and wreck material.
- Environmental methodology — Suppliers must provide detailed methodologies showing an environmentally responsible and least-impact approach to the recovery, removal, transportation, and disposal of marine litter and wreck material, minimizing disturbance to sensitive environments and avoiding adverse impacts on protected species and habitats.
- Demonstrate ability to comply with statutory consents — Suppliers must demonstrate their ability to deliver the works in accordance with all statutory consents relevant to the project.
- Experience in marine salvage and environmental contracting — Suppliers must have experience in marine salvage and environmental contracting to undertake the removal and disposal of abandoned vessels and marine debris.
Key facts
- Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
- Estimated value: up to £15,000
- Deadline: 15 October 2026
- Contract period: 7 December 2026 to 13 December 2027
- Location: Northern Ireland
- Published on: Contracts Finder
- First seen by Tenderoo: 25 September 2026
- CPV: 63725000, 63725100, 63725200, 63725300, 90500000, 90721800
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