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title: "Creation of extended berth including dredging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c82a"
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# Creation of extended berth including dredging

Buyer: PORTLAND PORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c82a

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Portland Port Limited for the creation of an extended berth, including dredging, at Portland Port, Dorset. This works contract falls under the construction category and has an estimated value of £12,000,000. The tender is currently in the planning phase, with a deadline for pre-qualification applications set for 30th July 2021. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded by the end of March 2022, with completion required by the end of February 2023. Interested contractors may contact the General Manager, Mr Alex Hayes, to obtain pre-qualification documents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those specialising in marine engineering, dredging, and port facility development. Companies that have demonstrated financial stability and possess technical expertise in similar projects are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project involves a 'design and construct' contract model, which would benefit firms with experience in delivering complex construction projects within regulated environments.

## Notice

WORKS CONTRACT AT PORTLAND PORT, DORSET INVITATION TO CONTRACTORS TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO BE SHORTLISTED Portland Port Ltd announce their intention to award a Works contract for the expansion of their existing Deep Water Berth. This will be a 'design and construct' contract based on NEC3 Conditions of Contract and awarded through a process of competitive tendering from a short list of pre-qualified tenderers. Tenderers will be invited to submit proposals against a design concept and an output performance specification. Portland Port Ltd will obtain all necessary regulatory licensing consents The existing 1978 'island berth', with a suspended reinforced concrete deck on steel piles and an access causeway, is to be supplanted by an extended area of fully enclosed reclamation fronted by a new berth with alongside depth of -12.m CD. It will be a multi-purpose facility serving, amongst others, large cruise liners, 'Panamax' bulk carriers, and RFA vessels. Suitably qualified contractors interested in being considered for shortlisting are hereby invited to submit a pre-qualification application. They may obtain pre-qualification documents in early August 2021 by email application to The General Manager, Operations, Mr Alex Hayes, at a.hayes@portland-port.co.uk, and these will detail the scope of the Works and the information required of an Applicant. In general, however, the contract will be conducted in English and companies eligible for shortlisting will be able to demonstrate a sound financial standing, and technical experience and competence in the nature of Works to be undertaken, including submission of information on similar projects successfully completed. It is anticipated that the tender process will result in an award of contract by end March 2022, with completion being required by end February 2023. Applicants are invited to visit the site to acquaint themselves with the current situation. Prior arrangement for such visits should be made through The General Manager, Landside Operations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Berth build infill and dredge to -12m CD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016568-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTLAND PORT LIMITED |
| Locality | PORTLAND |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT5 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Portland |
| Westminster constituency | South Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2021 at 08:49 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016568-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portland-port.co.uk

## Provenance

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