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Navy Future Dredging Contract (NFDC)

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Mar 2026 at 18:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 14:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 10:54

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 11:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority in the UK, conducted a competitive open tender process for the "Navy Future Dredging Contract (NFDC)" to carry out dredging works primarily in the naval ports of Plymouth and Portsmouth. The contract, initiated in the planning stage, came to completion with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 22nd January 2026, a tender submission deadline on 11th February 2026, and the contract award notice published on 6th March 2026. Featuring a special regime for defence security, the procurement process was carried out via a competitive flexible procedure, allowing electronic submissions through specified channels. The contract, valued at an initial £9.2 million with options extending its term up to 2030, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will potentially extend based on contractor performance and operational needs.

The awarded contract presents lucrative business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in maritime and port maintenance services. Large firms with the capability to handle significant dredging and pumping operations, similar to Boskalis Westminster Limited, the awarded supplier, stand to benefit the most from such government contracts. The scale and scope of this project, focusing on crucial naval infrastructure, open paths for collaboration and innovation in specialised sectors. Enterprises skilled in addressing complex logistical challenges and possessing a strong safety and compliance track record are ideal candidates for participating in similar tenders, considering the likely continuation of defence and security projects by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Navy Future Dredging Contract (NFDC)

Notice Description

Dredging Works in and round naval ports throughout the UK, however primarily Plymouth and Portsmouth for the intital period. Contract will be for up to an initial 2 years with 2, up to one year options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two options of up to one year each. They will be taken up dependent on the performance of the Contractor, and ongoing operational requirements.

Renewal: Two, one year options as described under 'options'

Planning Information

Pre market engagement and industry day held 07 May 2025. Further Pre-Market Industry Day to be held on 15 October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062911-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45245000 - Dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£9,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HMNB DEVENPORT - PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Boskalis Westminster Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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