Award

Maintenance Dredging

HARWICH HAVEN AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

18 Mar 2026 at 16:02

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

13 Mar 2026 at 16:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

13 Mar 2026 at 15:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Harwich Haven Authority, located in Harwich, United Kingdom, is conducting a procurement process for the "Maintenance Dredging" of various sediment types within the Harwich area, including the Port of Felixstowe and its deep berths. This initiative is under the industry category of private utilities and involves significant dredging works using innovative technology developed by the Authority. The process reached the award stage on 13 March 2026. Although initially cancelled to correct scope details, the project aims to commence on 17 April 2026 and continue until 2031, with the possibility of extensions up to 2033. Early Contractor Involvement will play a key role, allowing contractors to contribute to beneficial use schemes and capital projects related to the dredging activities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in dredging and environmental management, especially those with expertise in advanced dredging technologies and sustainable material disposal. It requires a firm capable of utilising the Tiamat Dredging system, reflecting a move towards more efficient and environmentally considerate operations. SUFFOLK DREDGING LLP, identified as the supplier, is well-suited to handle these requirements due to its SME status and its strategic partnership with the Harwich Haven Authority. The direct award procurement utilises exempt contract provisions under the Procurement Act 2023, favouring firms with established relationships with the Authority and expertise in dredging innovation. This project allows businesses to gain a competitive advantage and enhance their capabilities by partnering closely with a leading UK trust port.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance Dredging

Notice Description

Dredging of clay / silt sediment from * the harbour and the Port of Felixstowe deep berths * the western end of the Harwich approach channel * shallower berths at the Port of Felixstowe, Harwich Navyard, Trinity House and Harwich (a) International Port, * other areas as may be specified by the Service Manager, using the Tiamat Dredging system and other dredging techniques. Dredging of sand from the eastern end of the Harwich approach channel. Disposal of dredged material at beneficial use sites around the coastline as directed by the Service Manager. Early Contractor Involvement in the development of beneficial use schemes and capital projects.

Procurement Information

This award is not a direct award but rather will be an award of an exempt contract under Paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. This award will grant a utilities contract to an affiliated entity falling within the definition of a group undertaking of Harwich Haven Authority under section 1161(5) of the Companies Act 2006. For at least three years following the contract award, at least 80% of the total turnover of the group undertaking deriving from the supply of goods, services and works will derive from works for the contracting entity. This calculation has been reached using credible business projections in accordance with regulation 42C of the Procurement Regulations 2024. Therefore, this award will qualify as an exempt contract. This notice is issued voluntarily to promote transparency and inform stakeholders that the contracting entity intends to rely on the exempt contract provisions. Harwich Haven Authority (the Authority) is one of the UK's leading trust ports. A core activity of the Authority is maintenance dredging, enabling the world's largest container vessels-up to 17m draft-to call at our ports, a capability unmatched by any other UK container port. To perform the maintenance dredging more efficiently and sustainably, whilst simultaneously reducing costs by 30%, the Authority has invested several million pounds in developing new innovative dredging technology that we call the Tiamat, which has over 140 patents granted around the world. To fully commercialise and further develop the Tiamat, the Authority has decided to set up a majority-controlled LLP with Boskalis to undertake further investment in dredging innovation, research and perform the Authority's maintenance dredging requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066a3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024788-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARWICH HAVEN AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWICH
Postcode
CO12 3HH
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tendring
Electoral Ward
Harwich & Kingsway
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK DREDGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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