---
title: "Cruise Terminal Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055be5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2025-07-09"
---

# Cruise Terminal Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridges

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055be5

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## Summary

The procurement process for supplying the Port of Dover with a new seaport passenger boarding bridge (SPBB) has reached the award stage. Overseen by the Dover Harbour Board, the contract was awarded on June 25, 2025. This project falls under the goods category and is classified within the passenger boarding bridges industry. The location for delivery and installation is the Western Docks at the Port of Dover, identified by region code UKJ44. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without a publication notice due to receiving no suitable tenders in response to a call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the design, manufacture, and installation of passenger boarding bridges. Such companies, especially those with experience in port-related activities, can benefit from contracts to supply critical infrastructure at one of the UK's major ports. With the procurement method of awarding contracts negotiated without prior competition, businesses equipped to meet specific design and technical requirements would be well-positioned to engage in similar future ventures. TK Airport Solutions SA, a large-scale company based in Spain, has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the scope for international expertise and collaboration.

## Notice

To supply the Port of Dover with 1 no. Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridge (SPBB); replacing the existing SPBB at the Purchaser's "CT1" cruise terminal. This includes the Design, manufacture and Install of the SPBB.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The design, Manufacture, install and commissioning of 1 number SPBB at the Port of Dover's cruise terminal CT1.

### Procurement Information

This F15 Notice has been raised in lieu of F06 Notice. Find a Tender is unable to link F05 Notice ref. 2024/S 000-011950 and will not facilitate the issue of F06 Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038550-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TK AIRPORT SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34931200 - Passenger boarding bridges for ships

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038550-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.portofdover.com/

## Provenance

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