Tender

Wisbech Port, Cambridgeshire, Yacht Harbour Dredge Works 2026/27

FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fenland District Council invites tenders for the Wisbech Port Yacht Harbour Dredge Works in Cambridgeshire, targeting the removal of sandy silt deposits. Classified under dredging and pumping works, this procurement falls under services within the public authority sector. The tender is currently active, with expressions of interest accepted until the 19th of March 2026 and quotation submissions due by the 26th of March 2026. The procurement process is open, below threshold, encouraging competitive participation from suitable contractors who can demonstrate capability in line with Section 3.2 of the Request for Quote Document.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dredging and harbour equipment maintenance services, particularly those with experience in handling projects within confined spaces. With a gross contract value of £54,000, SMEs are encouraged to apply, bringing potential growth and expansion for companies able to efficiently manage cost and demonstrate competency. As the evaluation criteria prioritise cost-effectiveness and proven ability to execute dredging works, enterprises excelling in these areas are well-positioned to compete and potentially secure this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wisbech Port, Cambridgeshire, Yacht Harbour Dredge Works 2026/27

Notice Description

Fenland District Council are looking to appoint a specialist dredging contractor to remove recently deposited soft, slightly organic sandy silt down to a level of 1m CD within the tight confines of the Wisbech Yacht Harbour, located in Cambridgeshire on the Tidal River Nene. Expressions open until 19th March 2026 with Quotation return deadline of 26th March 2026 Tender can be found on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9f0e4f7b-e50c-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015972-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34513250 - Dredgers

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

50246000 - Harbour equipment maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£54,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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