SSRM Mast Storage/Conservation
Department for Transport
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Procurement
- 50240000 Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 92521210 Museum services
- 63726300 Support services for land, water and air transport
What happened
Department for Transport awarded this contract to Chatham Historic Dockyard worth £500,000 on 5 Aug 2026. The contract runs until 31 Aug 2027.
Description
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.
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