Tender

South Hams Dredging

SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

South Hams District Council is inviting tenders for the South Hams Dredging project, involving maintenance dredging at Batson Creek, Lincombe, and Kingsbridge within the Salcombe – Kingsbridge estuary. The tender, classified under the construction work for water projects and dredging and pumping works industry categories, is being conducted through an open procurement method, specifically a below-threshold open competition. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th November 2025. The buying organisation is located at Follaton House, Totnes, UK, and further inquiries can be made until 21st November 2025. The successful contractor will be expected to commence the contract on 15th January 2026 and finish by 12th March 2026.

This tender opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in water and dredging projects, particularly those capable of executing water injection dredging methods. Companies that can effectively balance cost considerations with quality, as the award criteria are weighted 60% on price and 40% on quality, will be well-suited for this opportunity. The council welcomes submissions from SMEs, offering a chance for smaller suppliers to engage in public sector contracts and enhance their portfolio. Interested businesses are encouraged to register via the Supplying The South West platform to access procurement documents and participate in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

South Hams Dredging

Notice Description

Salcombe Harbour (South Hams District Council) are planning to undertake maintenance dredging at three areas within the Salcombe - Kingsbridge estuary. These are Batson Creek, Lincombe and Kingsbridge. It is expected that the dredging will be undertaken by Water Injection Dredging (WID). This procurement exercise is intended to appointment a single supplier to carry out these works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dac3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071189-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,999 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 12 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ollie.rees@swdevon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TOTNES
Postcode
TQ9 5NE
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Totnes
Westminster Constituency
South Devon

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