Marine Salvage and Environmental Cleanup - Strangford Lough

The National Trust is seeking experienced marine salvage and environmental contractors to remove abandoned vessels and marine debris from Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland. This 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 expertise in delivering works in compliance with all statutory consents and environmental regulations. Work must be executed with minimal disturbance to sensitive foreshore and marine environments, avoiding adverse impacts on designated conservation areas, breeding bird populations, and seal habitats. Tenderers must submit detailed methodologies outlining safe, environmentally responsible, and least-impact approaches to the recovery, removal, transportation, and disposal of all marine litter and wreck material. The opportunity is managed through the Proactis Plaza portal under The National Trust customer account. Clarification deadline: 08/10/26. RFP return deadline: 15/10/26. All communication must occur via the Proactis portal at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/