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Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement for Port of Workington

Cumberland Council

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 15:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement at the Port of Workington has been completed, with awards made to BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER LIMITED, Dutch Dredging B.V., and Van den Herik Kust -en Oeverwerken B.V. This contracting process was initiated by Cumberland Council, a sub-central government public authority situated in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The procurement method was open competition, with tenders evaluated based on specific criteria including price and programme. The contract period starts on 1st March 2026 and ends on 31st January 2030, and involves dredging and pumping works, a category classified under CPV code 45252124. The contract was officially awarded on 16th January 2026, with the total gross budget amounting to £1,600,000.

This tender opens avenues for substantial business growth for companies involved in marine engineering and dredging operations, particularly SMEs equipped with modern dredging machinery and emergency marine plant capabilities. Businesses in this industry, with expertise in mechanical marine plant and health and safety compliance, will find this framework agreement highly beneficial as it entails recurring opportunities through mini-competitions for participating firms. The focus on technical proficiency and environmental considerations alongside social value integration presents a unique opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with Cumberland Council in maintaining port infrastructure, especially for companies positioned in the UK and Netherlands. The procurement approach ensures ongoing engagement with the buyer, facilitating continuous business expansion through sustained project involvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement for Port of Workington

Notice Description

The standard annual maintenance dredging is to be executed by modern Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger(s) supplemented by plough / bed leveller. However, other small scale or emergency works requiring mechanical marine plant are also within the scope of the framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e1bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017358-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD11 West Cumbria
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER LIMITED

Dutch Dredging B.V.

Van den Herik Kust -en Oeverwerken B.V.

Further Information

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