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title: "DIVE FRAMEWORK 2023-2028"
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# DIVE FRAMEWORK 2023-2028

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-565f1ed3-98aa-4f66-861e-293f51b70220

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board has initiated a tender process for the provision of a dive team to conduct structural inspections on maritime structures and assets within the Port's environs. The title of this procurement is the DIVE FRAMEWORK 2023-2028. The services will cover various structures like Aprons, Jetties, and Quay walls across the Harbour. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender period ending on 21st July 2023, and a contract period lasting from 25th August 2023 to 31st August 2028.

This tender by the Dover Harbour Board offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in diving services to engage in a long-term contract with a total value of £600,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses in the diving services industry, especially those with experience in underwater inspections, non-destructive testing, and remote operational vehicles, are well-suited to compete and benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The purpose of this dive framework is the provision of a dive team to undertake structural inspections to the Port's maritime structures and assets including reactive requirements for diving services with a view to identifying asset condition and defects. The service shall take place in all of the Harbour environs and marine structures of the Port, within the Eastern and Western Docks (including the seafront). Assets that are likely to require inspection, of varying construction forms (mass concrete, reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, timber), include: Aprons; Bankseats; Breakwaters; Culverts; Dock gates; Dolphins; Fenders; Jetties; Piers; Pontoons; and Quay walls. The following planned and reactive (emergency call out) diving services are envisaged for the commission: * Below waterline visual dive inspections, with ability to take photographs, videos, measurements of defects. * Above waterline shallow water, i.e. wader inspections with ability to take photographs, videos, measurements of defects. * Non-destructive testing * Underwater Remote Operational Vehicles (ROV) for areas inaccessible for Divers. * Production and furnishing of reports associated with the above. The exact format & structure of the reports is to be agreed with the Employer. * Production and furnishing of drawings associated with the above. Additional information: Please contact Sherrie Tozer on the below e-mail to request a copy of the tender documents: PodProcurement@portofdover.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e36dbe9-e2fa-4c6f-9be9-89b61b590dbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | CT16 1JA |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e36dbe9-e2fa-4c6f-9be9-89b61b590dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e36dbe9-e2fa-4c6f-9be9-89b61b590dbe
  16th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.portofdover.com/

## Provenance

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