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Port of Dover - Minor Berth Maintenance Framework

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board has initiated an open competition tender for the "Port of Dover - Minor Berth Maintenance Framework," focused on the provision of mechanical labour to support the cyclical overhauls of the port's berth structures and associated equipment. The tender, aligned with the NEC4 Framework Contract terms, invites bids via the Port of Dover's tendering platform up until 22nd May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 22nd June 2026 and conclude by 22nd June 2030. This opportunity falls within the mechanical installations industry category, offering a robust chance for businesses skilled in mechanical engineering installation works. Located in Dover, UK, the procurement process aims to attract quality and commercial submissions as the basis for award criteria.

Businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and installation services can leverage this tender to form partnerships, expand into new markets, and enhance their portfolio by working on the maintenance frameworks of one of the UK's major ports. The procurement process, designed to reopen competition periodically within a closed framework agreement, provides opportunities for consistent engagements over the contract period. Given the focus on quality and commercial aspects in the submissions, mechanical engineering firms seeking growth through public sector contracts will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, especially those able to demonstrate exceptional service delivery and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Dover - Minor Berth Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

The Port of Dover is looking to establish the Berth Maintenance Labour Supply Framework. This will be for the provision of mechanical labour to assist, amongst other works, the cyclical overhauls of the Port's berth structures and associated equipment. The contract will be awarded under the NEC4 Framework Contract terms, with individual Work Orders instructed under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036467-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

45350000 - Mechanical installations

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2030 4-5 years
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
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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