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Burry Port Harbour- Dredging Consultancy

CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Dec 2025 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Carmarthenshire County Council, titled "Burry Port Harbour- Dredging Consultancy", is now at the contract award stage. The project focuses on providing consultancy services for planned maintenance dredging at Burry Port Outer Harbour and its Approach Channel, ensuring its upkeep for the next 5 to 10 years. This contract, valued at £48,848, was awarded on 4th December 2025 and runs until 25th November 2026. Industry players in Construction Consultancy Services may be interested, specifically those familiar with the Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement was executed under a direct, below-threshold procurement method without competition.

Businesses focused on consulting within the construction sector, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), could find substantial opportunities in tenders like this from sub-central government bodies, such as Carmarthenshire County Council. This type of tender offers specialised work in maintenance and dredging advice, which can help such companies expand their portfolio and establish themselves in niche consultancy markets. For those operating or looking to operate in the United Kingdom, particularly within Wales, engaging in similar projects can solidify their presence and expertise in governmental contracts tailored around infrastructure and environmental maintenance.

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Notice Title

Burry Port Harbour- Dredging Consultancy

Notice Description

To support CCC with advice for planned maintenance dredging (both mechanical and Water Injection Dredging) at Burry Port Outer Harbour and its Approach Channel, and the ongoing work required to maintain this for the next 5-10 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079901-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 25 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Thomas
Contact Email
neilgthomas@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1AD
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY D. BATES PARTNERSHIP

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