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title: "South Hams Dredging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dac3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# South Hams Dredging

Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dac3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "South Hams Dredging" project was initiated by South Hams District Council, representing Salcombe Harbour Authority, to engage a contractor for dredging works in various locations within the South Hams area. This process involves water construction projects focused on dredging and pumping works. The council opted for a below-threshold open tender competition, initially launched with a tender notice on 5th November 2025. The tender stage is active, with the submission period closing on 28th November 2025, and enquiries allowed until 21st November 2025. The awarded contract is currently active, with VAN OORD UK LIMITED appointed as the supplier on 11th March 2026, and the contract runs until 11th May 2026, valued at £101,600.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses in the water construction sector, particularly those involved in dredging and pumping works, to expand their market presence. The project is open to competition, favouring SMEs due to the below-threshold status. Companies adept at balancing cost and quality will find this tender attractive, as the award criteria weigh 60% on price and 40% on quality. With the procurement method designed to encourage open competition, businesses offering efficient water construction methods like Water Injection Dredging, might find this project particularly suited to their capabilities and expertise. This can lead to further business engagement in similar projects managed by local authorities.

## Notice

South Hams District Council undertook a below-threshold open tender exercise on behalf of Salcombe Harbour Authority to appoint a contractor to carry out dredging works across various areas within the South Hams area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021748-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 11 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| Lots value | £99,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | TOTNES |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ9 5NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | South Hams |
| Electoral ward | Totnes |
| Westminster constituency | South Devon |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAN OORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021748-2026
- 5 Nov 2025 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071189-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021748-2026
  11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071189-2025
  5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://vanoord.com
- http://www.southhams.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

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