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Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029 - AWARD

PORT OF DOVER

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26 Nov 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029" has reached the award stage, with Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited securing the contract. The Port of Dover, situated in Kent, led the process, employing an open procedure to solicit construction consultancy services as part of its multidisciplinary planning needs. The tender covered a broad geographical area, including the United Kingdom and other international territories. It concluded on 24th September 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st December 2025, running until 17th October 2029. The procurement focuses on comprehensive services covering engineering, IT projects, and operational activities like dredging, aligning with the industry's main category of construction consultancy services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in multidisciplinary consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in complex construction projects, IT, and operational management within a port context. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited's successful bid underscores the potential for firms that can provide innovative and adaptable solutions to diverse industry challenges. Businesses able to operate on a global scale and deliver tailored consultancy services will find ventures like this particularly advantageous for long-term strategic growth and enhanced industry reputation. Though not specifically aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSE), larger firms with substantial resources and technical capabilities could greatly benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029 - AWARD

Notice Description

3.1. Due to the varied makeup of the Port estate and the diverse nature of infrastructure and business streams contained therein, the Client's planning requirements necessitate the appointment a Framework partner that can deliver planning services for multidisciplinary operations across the Port of Dover, including but not limited to: * Engineering including complex construction projects and maintenance activities aligned to the NEC contracts * IT projects * Operational activities such as dredging

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82a6aba-dd8a-4cbd-b459-05a311a061cd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 17 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PORT OF DOVER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENT
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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