---
title: "Port of Dover - Multi- Disciplinary Design Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054412"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# Port of Dover - Multi- Disciplinary Design Framework

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054412

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board has completed the procurement process for establishing a Multi-Disciplinary Design Framework at the Port of Dover. This initiative aims to create a consortium of consultants to support capital programmes, covering sectors such as Berths & Marine, Building Fabric & Services, Civils, Structures & Highways, and Utilities. The procurement stage culminated with a contract award on 23rd January 2026. The selective procurement method called for a competitive flexible procedure to ensure suitable supplier selection. Significant dates included the standstill period ending on 3rd February 2026 and the contract period starting on 9th February 2026. The procurement focused on service category offerings suitable for a private utility sector, with significant emphasis on engineering and design consultancy services.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in multi-disciplinary consultancy, particularly those capable of handling large-scale infrastructure design and development projects. Firms operating in the fields of architectural, engineering, and design consultancy services are particularly well-positioned to benefit from participating in this framework. Successful applicants may have the potential for long-term engagement through the discretionary renewal options detailed within the framework agreement. This framework represents a strategic opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence within the UK’s infrastructure and utilities sector, particularly in regions serviced by 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.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Discretionary extension of 1 + 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006196-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; TETRA TECH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006196-2026
- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030457-2025
- 6 Jun 2025 at 08:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030437-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006196-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030457-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030437-2025
  6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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