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Concession Contract for the Operation of Northumberland Energy Park Dock

ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND (COMMERCIAL) LIMITED

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13 Mar 2026 at 14:47

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:06

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14 Jun 2022 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

Advance Northumberland (Commercial) Limited has awarded a concession contract for the operation of the newly established Northumberland Energy Park Dock, located in Cambois, Northumberland, UK. This contract covers the provision of port operation services and extends over a period of ten years, with an option to extend for a further five years. Notably, a manufacturer of subsea cables is given priority use of the dock facilities. The procurement process involved a structured service concession, emphasising both quality and price, and concluded with the award to Blyth Harbour Commission trading as Port of Blyth, with the contract active since 13th March 2026. The services will include managing cargo handling and storage, berthing, and comprehensive port management services at the site.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in port operations and related industries, particularly those offering specialised services in cargo handling, port management, and waterway operations. With a substantial estimated contract value corrected to £12,495,000, this concession fosters business growth and development, especially for larger enterprises capable of meeting the operational demands of a busy dock facility. Smaller local businesses may also benefit indirectly by collaborating with larger entities engaged as subcontractors or service partners, thereby bolstering local economic development around the Northumberland Energy Park.

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Notice Title

Concession Contract for the Operation of Northumberland Energy Park Dock

Notice Description

Advance Northumberland Commercial Limited (ANCL) has awarded a Services Concession Contract for the operation, equipping, promotion, management and maintenance of Northumberland Energy Park Dock. The contract will be for an initial period of ten (10) years, with the option to extend for a further period of five (5) years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services relating to the operation, equipping, promotion, management and maintenance of the newly created 2.5 HA Northumberland Energy Park Dock. The Concessionaire shall provide services relating to the import/export of goods by vessel at the Dock to those businesses/customers operating from Northumberland Energy Park. This includes a manufacturer of subsea cables who shall be granted priority use of the Dock. The Contract will be structured as a services concession.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03466e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023076-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure with prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services

63721200 - Port operation services

63723000 - Berthing services

98362000 - Port management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,495 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,507,495 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADVANCE NORTHUMBERLAND (COMMERCIAL) LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 8QZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC21 Northumberland

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Bothal
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLYTH HARBOUR COMMISSION T/A PORT OF BLYTH

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