Tender

Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 an open tender process for the "Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works," primarily focused on dredging works around naval ports in the UK, with a particular emphasis on Plymouth and Portsmouth. The contract, falling under the works category and aligned with the defence and security regime, will initially span up to two years, with potential one-year extensions based on performance. The project budget is set at £19.2 million gross, with an estimated value of £16 million. The tender is active, with critical stages including the tender submission closing on 11th February 2026, and the contract award expected by 11th March 2026. The Ministry serves as the buying authority, located in Plymouth, and aims to deploy a competitive flexible procedure to oversee the process efficiently.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations. With the project's substantial value and extensions up to four years, businesses that demonstrate competitive pricing and high-quality technical capabilities can leverage this tender for considerable growth. The procurement is accessible to SMEs, suggesting a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to compete. Timely submission and adherence to detailed procurement methods, including electronic submission policies, are crucial for contenders seeking to capitalise on this high-value contract forecast.

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Notice Information

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.

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/082052-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Matthew Lawrence
Contact Email
matthew.lawrence125@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7929 656010

Buyer Location

Locality
HMNB DEVENPORT - PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Post Town
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

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