--- title: "Port of Dover - Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD" published: "2025-05-06" --- # Port of Dover - Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c5d23bc-2e11-49ad-8e6a-2ed3517328de.json) ## Summary The Dover Harbour Board is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process titled the "Port of Dover - Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework." This procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural and related services, as well as Engineering and Construction-related services, as per CPV classifications 71200000, 71300000, and 71500000. Situated in the South East of England, the project involves creating a framework for multi-disciplinary consultants to support various capital programmes at the port. The procurement will be carried out through a Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising a mix of technical and commercial evaluations, and is set to commence with the appointment of partners by early December 2025, following the issuance of the tender notice in early June 2025. The contract will extend from December 2025 through to December 2029, with a total estimated value of £1,000,000. This procurement offers extensive opportunities for growth for businesses involved in architectural, engineering, and construction services. Companies with expertise in marine berth design, building services, civil structures, and utilities will find themselves well-suited to compete in this selective tender process. It is an excellent chance for established industry players, particularly those with experience in handling complex infrastructure projects and who can demonstrate technical proficiency alongside competitive commercial offers. The procedure will include negotiations that allow adaptive and capable businesses to highlight their distinctive capabilities, making it an attractive prospect for firms looking to secure long-term collaborations with a reputable contracting authority like the Dover Harbour Board. ## Notice Dover Harbour Board intends to establish the Multi Disciplinary Design Framework, comprised of a pool of multi-disciplinary consultants to assist capital programmes, based around the following disciplines: * Berths & Marine * Building Fabric & Services * Civils, Structures & Highways * Utilities Requirements will range from design support for contractor-designed capital projects, to full programmes of design. The tender will be issued and administered through Dover Harbour Board's procurement platform. Suppliers are able to apply to enrol on the platform here: https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/ This tender will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, inclusive of an initial Selection Stage to limit the number of suitably capable applicants to proceed to the next stages of the tender process. The evaluation of tenders is to be undertaken on the basis of a technical and commercial analysis. It is currently anticipated that this will be on a 70/30 weighting respectively. The aim is to issue the tender notice in early June 2025, with an appointment of framework partners for commencement in early December 2025. The conditions of contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d9c5f8-6a68-4482-8e1b-79c35ac4dd70 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 4 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD | | Locality | DOVER | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 6 May 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d9c5f8-6a68-4482-8e1b-79c35ac4dd70 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d9c5f8-6a68-4482-8e1b-79c35ac4dd70 6th May 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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