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CA17326 - RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) is seeking contractors for the project titled "CA17326 - RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027". This procurement falls under the earthmoving work category and employs an open procedure. The tender stage is active, with the tender period closing on 27th March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The project location includes Newcastle Harbour and considers delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2026 and end by 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in earthmoving and environmental services, particularly those experienced in sediment relocation. The procurement method allows for wide participation, which encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply. Suitable businesses would be those with expertise in marine and coastal engineering, offering them a chance for growth by securing a public sector contract. Companies with the capability to provide seamless integration of sediment deposits into existing beach systems will find this opportunity attractive, contributing to both ecosystem management and business expansion in the public works sector.

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Notice Title

CA17326 - RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to remove the sandbar which forms at the entrance of Newcastle harbour annually, relocate the sediment North to a predetermined section of the beach where the contractor will then level the deposit amongst the existing beach sand, thus providing a seamless dispersal of the sandbar from the harbour back into the system. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17326. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17326 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbb6c550-8a59-4fa9-9c7c-a217dcb566ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cb68f8-bffd-4690-bd3f-83c635e04df7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112500 - Earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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