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Cruise Terminal Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridges

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

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09 Jul 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for supplying the Port of Dover with a new seaport passenger boarding bridge (SPBB) has reached the award stage. Overseen by the Dover Harbour Board, the contract was awarded on June 25, 2025. This project falls under the goods category and is classified within the passenger boarding bridges industry. The location for delivery and installation is the Western Docks at the Port of Dover, identified by region code UKJ44. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without a publication notice due to receiving no suitable tenders in response to a call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of passenger boarding bridges. Such companies, especially those with experience in port-related activities, can benefit from contracts to supply critical infrastructure at one of the UK's major ports. With the procurement method of awarding contracts negotiated without prior competition, businesses equipped to meet specific design and technical requirements would be well-positioned to engage in similar future ventures. TK Airport Solutions SA, a large-scale company based in Spain, has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the scope for international expertise and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cruise Terminal Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridges

Notice Description

To supply the Port of Dover with 1 no. Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridge (SPBB); replacing the existing SPBB at the Purchaser's "CT1" cruise terminal. This includes the Design, manufacture and Install of the SPBB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The design, Manufacture, install and commissioning of 1 number SPBB at the Port of Dover's cruise terminal CT1.

Procurement Information

This F15 Notice has been raised in lieu of F06 Notice. Find a Tender is unable to link F05 Notice ref. 2024/S 000-011950 and will not facilitate the issue of F06 Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055be5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038550-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34931200 - Passenger boarding bridges for ships

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TK AIRPORT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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