Thames Wreck Management Contract Notice
Summary
The UK Environment Agency has published a contract notice for Thames Wreck Management services. The notice, published on March 27, 2026, details a procurement opportunity for the recovery and removal of sunken and abandoned vessels from specific reaches of the non-tidal River Thames.
What changed
This notice serves as a procurement opportunity for services related to the management of wrecks on the River Thames. The Environment Agency is seeking providers to recover and remove sunken and abandoned vessels from the non-tidal sections between Pinkhill Lock and Teddington Lock. The contract is divided into six lots, covering different geographical segments of the river, including a specific lot for 'SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management'.
Companies interested in providing these services should review the full contract details and associated bidder packs. The notice is published under the Procurement Act 2023, and interested parties should follow the specified procurement procedures to submit their bids. The specific deadline for submissions is not detailed in this notice, but it marks the initiation of the tendering process for this environmental and maritime service contract.
What to do next
- Review contract notice details for Thames Wreck Management services.
- Consult bidder packs for specific lot requirements and submission procedures.
- Follow the outlined procurement process for the Environment Agency.
Source document (simplified)
Contract
SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management
- ENVIRONMENT AGENCY UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-028773
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05f51e (view related notices)
Published 27 March 2026, 5:28pm
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Contents
Scope Lots (6)
- Lot 1. Lot 1 Eynsham → Iffley
- Lot 2. Lot 2 Culham → Caversham
- Lot 3. Lot 3 Sonning → Marsh
- Lot 4. Lot 4 Hambledon → Chertsey
- Lot 5. Lot 5 Shepperton → Teddington
- Lot 6. SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management
Contract 1. SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management Other information Procedure Supplier Contracting authority Other organisation Contact organisation
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Reference
C32522
Description
Provision of services to recover and remove sunken and abandoned vessels from reaches of the non-tidal River Thames between Pinkhill Lock and Teddington Lock.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Eynsham → Iffley
Description
Lot 1 Eynsham → Iffley. As per Bidder Pack
Lot 2. Lot 2 Culham → Caversham
Description
Lot 2 Culham → Caversham. As per Bidder Pack
Lot 3. Lot 3 Sonning → Marsh
Description
Lot 3 Sonning → Marsh. As per Bidder Pack
Lot 4. Lot 4 Hambledon → Chertsey
Description
Lot 4 Hambledon → Chertsey As per Bidder Pack
Lot 5. Lot 5 Shepperton → Teddington
Description
Lot 5 Shepperton → Teddington As per Bidder Pack
Lot 6. SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management
Description
SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management Reference
Contract 1. SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1 Eynsham → Iffley
Lot 2. Lot 2 Culham → Caversham
Lot 3. Lot 3 Sonning → Marsh
Lot 4. Lot 4 Hambledon → Chertsey
Lot 5. Lot 5 Shepperton → Teddington
Lot 6. SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management
Supplier
Contract value
- £465,470.88 excluding VAT
- £558,565.06 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates
- 2 March 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Salvage and refloating services
Towing services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Given the short duration of this contract (1 month), the application of KPIs is not considered proportionate or effective. KPIs are designed to monitor performance over a sustained period to ensure continuous improvement.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CSO Engineering Ltd
- Companies House: 14979350
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLMH-8883-MPZV Office 15, Eagle House,
Chelmsford
CM1 1BD
United Kingdom
Email: tenderdesk@cso-engineering.com
Website: https://cso-engineering.com /
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. SE - THMS - Thames Wreck Management
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: jack.duggan@defra.gov.uk
Website: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement advice and support.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: jack.duggan@defra.gov.uk
Website: https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Contact organisation
Contact ENVIRONMENT AGENCY for any enquiries.
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