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Lerwick Port Authority Capital Dredging

LERWICK PORT AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 13:23

TenderUpdate

12 Nov 2024 at 08:56

Tender

31 Oct 2024 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Lerwick Port Authority, located in Shetland, has completed a procurement process for capital dredging at Lerwick North Harbour and Dales Voe, under the project title "Lerwick Port Authority Capital Dredging." This process falls within the "harbour construction works" category, governed by the CPV scheme, and addresses port-related activities. The procurement followed a selective method via a restricted procedure, covered by the GPA, with Boskalis Westminster Ltd awarded the contract valued at £19,371,226.55. Originally commenced with a tender update on 12th November 2024, key deadlines were amended to accommodate tenderer requests, extending submission dates from November 2024 to December 2024, with the contract signed on 30th May 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, particularly those focusing on maritime and dredging operations. Given the contract's substantial value, larger firms with experience in complex harbour construction and dredging projects will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Businesses looking to position themselves as preferred partners in challenging marine environments or with dynamic purchasing systems would benefit from engaging in similar tenders, leveraging their expertise to collaborate with strategic enterprise clients like the Lerwick Port Authority.

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Notice Title

Lerwick Port Authority Capital Dredging

Notice Description

The Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has a requirement for a suitably qualified Contractor to carry out a capital dredging campaign for Lerwick North Harbour and Dales Voe.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an SPD Notice only at this time. On Evaluation of SPDs bidder's shall be invited to tender for the Works under this Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b31a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046167-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45241000 - Harbour construction works

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,371,226 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 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
LERWICK PORT AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Andy Sandison
Contact Email
asandison@arch-henderson.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1595695512

Buyer Location

Locality
SHETLAND
Postcode
ZE1 OLL
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER

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