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Harbour Maintenance Dredging

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 18:44

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Harbour Maintenance Dredging' contract, focusing on dredging and pumping works at the Bristol Floating Harbour, located in the City of Bristol. The procurement stage is complete with an award date of 24th March 2026, and the contract period spans from 30th March 2026 to 26th June 2026. This project, classified under the works category, utilised a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold classification, ensuring competition was streamlined and targeted. The council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, orchestrated this process with a legal framework under the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine construction and dredging services, particularly smaller enterprises such as BULLO LIMITED, awarded the contract. The successful execution of this project underlines the demand for expert dredging services, thus inviting similar businesses within this sector to anticipate future opportunities in public procurements. Companies with a strong portfolio in civil engineering, harbour maintenance, and environmental sustainability are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, fostering an environment of growth and specialist service delivery. As the industry seeks to maintain and develop marine infrastructure, the right expertise can leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations and footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Harbour Maintenance Dredging

Notice Description

Removal of silt built up with and adjacent to the floating harbour via an appropriate method at Bristol Floating Harbour, City of Bristol.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£392,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BULLO

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