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15 Jul 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for emergency sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour, covering both the outer harbour and the approach channel. The project entails moving sand to a deposition site on East Beach. This procurement, classified under the works category, was handled through a direct method due to its below-threshold classification, without competition. The contract was signed on 29th June 2026, with the works set to commence on 13th July 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2026. The dredging activity activity operates under the legal framework provided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54 and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract has been awarded to Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd, based in Swansea.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and civil engineering, particularly those with capabilities in dredging and pumping works. It is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd, which are positioned to meet the specific requirements stipulated by Carmarthenshire County Council. The project offers potential for business growth through engagement in environmentally sensitive marine operations and improving harbour efficiency for local economic benefits. This opportunity also serves as a valuable reference for future projects in the marine construction and environmental management sectors.

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Notice Title

Emergency sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour

Notice Description

The Council requires a contractor to carry out sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour including both the outer harbour and approach channel. These works will involve movement to deposition site on East Beach.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£425,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAYMAC MARINE & CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

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