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title: "Port of Dover Maintenance Dredging 2023"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b65e"
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# Port of Dover Maintenance Dredging 2023

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b65e

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## Summary

The Port of Dover Maintenance Dredging 2023 tender, issued by Dover Harbour Board, involves the maintenance dredging of berths, basins, and approaches in the Port of Dover. The primary works aim to restore advertised depths within the Inner Harbour, Outer Harbour, and Eastern Docks. Tender documents are expected to be released on 28th April 2023. The contracting process falls under the services category, using an open procurement method. The contract period is scheduled from 1st June 2023 to 31st December 2023, with a submission deadline of 27th April 2023. The tender duration runs until 27th April 2023, with the bid opening and award period starting on 25th May 2023.

This tender for the Port of Dover presents opportunities for businesses in the marine services industry looking to participate in maintenance dredging projects. Companies proficient in trailing suction hopper dredging and bed levelling, with experience in marine surveys and navigation beacon operations, are well-suited to compete. The tender offers a chance to undertake works in the UK region of UKJ44, focusing on the Port of Dover's maintenance. Businesses with capabilities in these areas can explore this opportunity for potential business growth and expansion in the marine services sector.

## Notice

The works consist of the maintenance dredging of the berth, basins and approaches in the Port of Dover. The primary scope of works is the restoration of advertised depths within the Inner Harbour, Outer Harbour and the Eastern Docks. Dredging shall be carried out by trailing suction hopper dredger only. Bed levelling is also permitted. The sediment sample test results classify the sediment as the fine sandy silt. With respect to disposal, material from the Port of Dover can only be placed at the designated offshore disposal site, DV010. Any navigation beacons which have to be removed in connection with the Contract will be removed and re-established by the Contractor. Pre and post dredge formal contract surveys using a multi-beam echo sounder, resulting in near total seabed coverage, shall be commissioned by the Employer from an independent survey Contractor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works consist of the maintenance dredging of the berth, basins and approaches in the Port of Dover. The primary scope of works is the restoration of advertised depths within the Inner Harbour, Outer Harbour and the Eastern Docks. Dredging shall be carried out by trailing suction hopper dredger only. Bed levelling is also permitted. The sediment sample test results classify the sediment as the fine sandy silt. With respect to disposal, material from the Port of Dover can only be placed at the designated offshore disposal site, DV010. Any navigation beacons which have to be removed in connection with the Contract will be removed and re-established by the Contractor. Pre and post dredge formal contract surveys using a multi-beam echo sounder, resulting in near total seabed coverage, shall be commissioned by the Employer from an independent survey Contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008860-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008860-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.portofdover.com

## Provenance

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