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Port of Dover - Cargo Management System

Dover Harbour Board

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Aug 2026 at 15:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

24 Apr 2026 at 08:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover Harbour Board is seeking an integrated Cargo Management System for the Port of Dover. The system will replace the existing Warehouse Management System and provide a single platform for managing cargo operations across the port. This is an information technology services requirement covering software, information systems, consulting, software development, implementation and support. The work is delivered at the Port of Dover, in Dover, Kent. The buyer is a private utility responsible for the procurement. The requirement is focused on a cargo-focused operational platform rather than a standalone software licence, and will involve bringing together the functions needed to manage cargo activity across the port.

The procurement has reached tender: Dover Harbour Board invited offers through a single-lot open procedure. The tender and enquiry deadline set by the buyer is 18 September 2026 at 17:00 BST. The expected evaluation and award decision date is 5 October 2026. The contract is planned to run from 15 January 2027 to 1 September 2030. Its gross estimated value is £425,000. Bids are evaluated on technical and quality considerations weighted at 60%, and commercial considerations weighted at 40%. Electronic submission is allowed, in English, using the Port of Dover’s In-Tend procurement portal. The opportunity is above the applicable threshold.

This opportunity suits software providers and IT service businesses that can supply, configure and implement an integrated cargo management platform for a port environment. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate capability in warehouse or cargo management systems, software development, consultancy and ongoing support. The requirement is relevant to suppliers that can replace an existing warehouse management system while creating a single operational platform for cargo activities, rather than delivering an isolated application. It also suits businesses able to combine product and implementation expertise, manage a complex operational technology deployment, and provide support after the system is introduced. Suppliers offering both the system and the associated professional services are likely to be best placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Dover - Cargo Management System

Notice Description

The Port of Dover is seeking to procure and implement an integrated Cargo Management System (CMS) to replace its existing Warehouse Management System and provide a single platform for the management of cargo operations across the Port.

Planning Information

We are in the process of defining our plan and strategy for the delivery of the IGNITE Programme. We would like to undertake engagement with the market to understand the available options and develop scope across the many expected disciplines required for delivery. We will be holding an event at the Port on 20th May 2026, which will allow an opportunity to further demonstrate our requirements and ambitions, including further steps about how we will continue to engage. To register your interest, please contact James Bowman - james.abowman@portofdover.com and Amy Jones - amy.jones@portofdover.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078193-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2027 - 1 Sep 2030 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

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