Award

Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Mar 2026 at 18:36

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 14:23

Planning

15 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works," which involves dredging works primarily around naval ports in Plymouth and Portsmouth and throughout the UK. As of the latest update dated 6th March 2026, the contract is at the award stage, pending the assessment notice sent on the same day. The procurement is guided by legal basis 2023/54 under the competitive flexible procedure, with an open procurement method. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 18th March 2026 and the anticipated contract period starting on 1st April 2026, stretching up to 31st March 2028, with the potential for extensions up to 2030. The procurement category is defence and security, and the awarded contract will commence on 27th March 2026 with Boskalis Westminster Limited as the supplier, valued at £9,200,000 (net of VAT). The project belongs to the industry category of dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale construction and engineering firms with experience in maritime and dredging services. With a focus on naval ports, businesses with expertise in handling defence-related projects could particularly thrive. The competitive flexible procedure provides an opportunity for businesses not only from the UK but also internationally, as Van den Herik UK Limited from the Netherlands was among the tenderers. The contract allows for extensions contingent on performance and operational needs, enabling sustained business growth. SMEs were encouraged to participate, highlighting inclusive opportunities, although none reached the final bidding stage. Successful suppliers like Boskalis Westminster may choose to subcontract parts of the project, offering further growth potential for smaller firms interested in collaboration.

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Notice Title

Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020647-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

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
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER

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