--- title: "Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-03-06" --- # Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ac9d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the "Navy Future Dredging Contract Main Works," which involves dredging works primarily around naval ports in Plymouth and Portsmouth and throughout the UK. As of the latest update dated 6th March 2026, the contract is at the award stage, pending the assessment notice sent on the same day. The procurement is guided by legal basis 2023/54 under the competitive flexible procedure, with an open procurement method. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 18th March 2026 and the anticipated contract period starting on 1st April 2026, stretching up to 31st March 2028, with the potential for extensions up to 2030. The procurement category is defence and security, and the awarded contract will commence on 27th March 2026 with Boskalis Westminster Limited as the supplier, valued at £9,200,000 (net of VAT). The project belongs to the industry category of dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations. This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale construction and engineering firms with experience in maritime and dredging services. With a focus on naval ports, businesses with expertise in handling defence-related projects could particularly thrive. The competitive flexible procedure provides an opportunity for businesses not only from the UK but also internationally, as Van den Herik UK Limited from the Netherlands was among the tenderers. The contract allows for extensions contingent on performance and operational needs, enabling sustained business growth. SMEs were encouraged to participate, highlighting inclusive opportunities, although none reached the final bidding stage. Successful suppliers like Boskalis Westminster may choose to subcontract parts of the project, offering further growth potential for smaller firms interested in collaboration. ## Notice Dredging Works in and round naval ports throughout the UK, however primarily Plymouth and Portsmouth for the intital period. Contract will be for up to an initial 2 years with 2, up to one year options. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Two options of up to one year each. They will be taken up dependent on the performance of the Contractor, and ongoing operational requirements. Renewal: Two, one year options as described under 'options' ### Planning Information Pre market engagement and industry day held 07 May 2025. Further Pre-Market Industry Day to be held on 15 October 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020647-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | £16,000,000 | | Awards value | £9,200,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS14 9PY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay | | Westminster constituency | Tamworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45245000 - Dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations - 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 18:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020647-2026 - 11 Dec 2025 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082052-2025 - 15 Oct 2025 at 09:54 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065500-2025 - 10 Oct 2025 at 10:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064117-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020647-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082052-2025 11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065500-2025 15th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064117-2025 10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=f68f17ae-5fe3-4fcd-95d0-42656d5a9628&_ncp=1764596717412.48496-1 - https://westminster.boskalis.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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