Planning

Port of Dover - Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

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Planning

06 May 2025 at 09:12

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled the "Port of Dover - Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework." This procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural and related services, as well as Engineering and Construction-related services, as per CPV classifications 71200000, 71300000, and 71500000. Situated in the South East of England, the project involves creating a framework for multi-disciplinary consultants to support various capital programmes at the port. The procurement will be carried out through a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising a mix of technical and commercial evaluations, and is set to commence with the appointment of partners by early December 2025, following the issuance of the tender notice in early June 2025. The contract will extend from December 2025 through to December 2029, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000.

This procurement offers extensive opportunities for growth for businesses involved in architectural, engineering, and construction services. Companies with expertise in marine berth design, building services, civil structures, and utilities will find themselves well-suited to compete in this selective tender process. It is an excellent chance for established industry players, particularly those with experience in handling complex infrastructure projects and who can demonstrate technical proficiency alongside competitive commercial offers. The procedure will include negotiations that allow adaptive and capable businesses to highlight their distinctive capabilities, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to secure long-term collaborations with a reputable contracting authority like the Dover Harbour Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Dover - Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework

Notice Description

Dover Harbour Board intends to establish the Multi Disciplinary Design Framework, comprised of a pool of multi-disciplinary consultants to assist capital programmes, based around the following disciplines: * Berths & Marine * Building Fabric & Services * Civils, Structures & Highways * Utilities Requirements will range from design support for contractor-designed capital projects, to full programmes of design. The tender will be issued and administered through Dover Harbour Board's procurement platform. Suppliers are able to apply to enrol on the platform here: https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/ This tender will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, inclusive of an initial Selection Stage to limit the number of suitably capable applicants to proceed to the next stages of the tender process. The evaluation of tenders is to be undertaken on the basis of a technical and commercial analysis. It is currently anticipated that this will be on a 70/30 weighting respectively. The aim is to issue the tender notice in early June 2025, with an appointment of framework partners for commencement in early December 2025. The conditions of contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d9c5f8-6a68-4482-8e1b-79c35ac4dd70
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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