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RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

05 Mar 2026 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the "RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 – 2027." This procurement is categorised under earthmoving work within the construction industry, specifically addressing sandbar management at Newcastle Harbour, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the enquiry period closing on 20th March 2026, and the final submission deadline set for 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2026, with potential renewal options extending to 31st August 2027. This open competition follows the "Below threshold - open competition" procurement method, ensuring that a broad range of suppliers can participate.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for contractors skilled in earthmoving and beach sediment management. It offers an attractive contract value of £42,000. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with price holding a 70% weight and quality 30% in the award criteria. The successful business will benefit from an annual engagement with the council, providing the chance to establish long-term contacts in the public sector and further enhance their portfolio. Interested bidders are encouraged to register and access details via the MultiQuote platform, facilitating an easy and competitive submission process.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027

Notice Description

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to remove the sandbar which forms at the entrance of Newcastle harbour annually, relocate the sediment North to a predetermined section of the beach where the contractor will then level the deposit amongst the existing beach sand, thus providing a seamless dispersal of the sandbar from the harbour back into the system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019902-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45112500 - Earthmoving work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

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