Planning

B1002 - Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 09:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "B1002 - Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works" is currently in the planning stage, led by Bridgend County Borough Council. This project falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on water project construction and dredging services. The procurement involves a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 3rd February 2026 at 14:00, accessible via Microsoft Teams for interested parties. Prospective bidders are required to submit their proposals by 27th February 2026. The location for this project is based in the UK, primarily in the Bridgend region. This initial phase is not subject to threshold limitations, allowing for broader participation.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dredging, construction work related to water transport, and port operation services. SMEs stand to benefit as the procurement process explicitly lists suitability for small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in handling waterway operations, equipped with relevant equipment such as dredgers, and those capable of executing construction within stipulated timelines will find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement method will involve engaging market players early in the process, allowing businesses to influence the tender’s development and increase their likelihood of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

B1002 - Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works

Notice Description

Bridgend County Borough Council invite interested bidders to a Preliminary Market Engagement Event to discuss the forthcoming Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works. The event will be taking place at 14:00 on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 via a recorded Microsoft Teams meeting. Please email jay.castle@bridgend.gov.uk to register your interest.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement event to brief interested bidders on the scope of the required works and to obtain an understanding of the methodologies that could be used to carry out the works, along with high-level cost indications. The event will comprise a short briefing given to attendees, followed by a Q&A session to address any queries from prospective bidders. Interested bidders will then be asked to submit, via email, a short outline of a suggested approach, along with a high-level indication of costs. Received information will inform the formal tender process

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06073e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003732-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34513250 - Dredgers

45213340 - Construction work for buildings relating to water transport

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Further Information

Notice Documents

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