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title: "Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029 - AWARD"
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# Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029 - AWARD

Buyer: PORT OF DOVER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09d254c5-ae6d-4481-ac13-b0246b8fb806

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Port of Dover - Planning Framework 2025 - 2029" has reached the award stage, with Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited securing the contract. The Port of Dover, situated in Kent, led the process, employing an open procedure to solicit construction consultancy services as part of its multidisciplinary planning needs. The tender covered a broad geographical area, including the United Kingdom and other international territories. It concluded on 24th September 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 1st December 2025, running until 17th October 2029. The procurement focuses on comprehensive services covering engineering, IT projects, and operational activities like dredging, aligning with the industry's main category of construction consultancy services.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in multidisciplinary consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in complex construction projects, IT, and operational management within a port context. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited's successful bid underscores the potential for firms that can provide innovative and adaptable solutions to diverse industry challenges. Businesses able to operate on a global scale and deliver tailored consultancy services will find ventures like this particularly advantageous for long-term strategic growth and enhanced industry reputation. Though not specifically aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSE), larger firms with substantial resources and technical capabilities could greatly benefit from similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

3.1. Due to the varied makeup of the Port estate and the diverse nature of infrastructure and business streams contained therein, the Client's planning requirements necessitate the appointment a Framework partner that can deliver planning services for multidisciplinary operations across the Port of Dover, including but not limited to: * Engineering including complex construction projects and maintenance activities aligned to the NEC contracts * IT projects * Operational activities such as dredging

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82a6aba-dd8a-4cbd-b459-05a311a061cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 17 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORT OF DOVER |
| Locality | KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT17 9BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82a6aba-dd8a-4cbd-b459-05a311a061cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c82a6aba-dd8a-4cbd-b459-05a311a061cd
  26th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home

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