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title: "CA17326 - RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027"
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# CA17326 - RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbb6c550-8a59-4fa9-9c7c-a217dcb566ec

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## Summary

The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) is seeking contractors for the project titled "CA17326 - RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027". This procurement falls under the earthmoving work category and employs an open procedure. The tender stage is active, with the tender period closing on 27th March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The project location includes Newcastle Harbour and considers delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The contract is expected to start on 1st May 2026 and end by 31st August 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in earthmoving and environmental services, particularly those experienced in sediment relocation. The procurement method allows for wide participation, which encourages small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to apply. Suitable businesses would be those with expertise in marine and coastal engineering, offering them a chance for growth by securing a public sector contract. Companies with the capability to provide seamless integration of sediment deposits into existing beach systems will find this opportunity attractive, contributing to both ecosystem management and business expansion in the public works sector.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to remove the sandbar which forms at the entrance of Newcastle harbour annually, relocate the sediment North to a predetermined section of the beach where the contractor will then level the deposit amongst the existing beach sand, thus providing a seamless dispersal of the sandbar from the harbour back into the system. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17326. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17326 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cb68f8-bffd-4690-bd3f-83c635e04df7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112500 - Earthmoving work

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cb68f8-bffd-4690-bd3f-83c635e04df7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17cb68f8-bffd-4690-bd3f-83c635e04df7
  5th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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