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title: "Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement for Port of Workington"
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# Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement for Port of Workington

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e1bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Dredging Maintenance Works Framework Agreement at the Port of Workington has been completed, with awards made to BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER LIMITED, Dutch Dredging B.V., and Van den Herik Kust -en Oeverwerken B.V. This contracting process was initiated by Cumberland Council, a sub-central government public authority situated in Carlisle, United Kingdom. The procurement method was open competition, with tenders evaluated based on specific criteria including price and programme. The contract period starts on 1st March 2026 and ends on 31st January 2030, and involves dredging and pumping works, a category classified under CPV code 45252124. The contract was officially awarded on 16th January 2026, with the total gross budget amounting to £1,600,000.

This tender opens avenues for substantial business growth for companies involved in marine engineering and dredging operations, particularly SMEs equipped with modern dredging machinery and emergency marine plant capabilities. Businesses in this industry, with expertise in mechanical marine plant and health and safety compliance, will find this framework agreement highly beneficial as it entails recurring opportunities through mini-competitions for participating firms. The focus on technical proficiency and environmental considerations alongside social value integration presents a unique opportunity to establish long-term partnerships with Cumberland Council in maintaining port infrastructure, especially for companies positioned in the UK and Netherlands. The procurement approach ensures ongoing engagement with the buyer, facilitating continuous business expansion through sustained project involvement.

## Notice

The standard annual maintenance dredging is to be executed by modern Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger(s) supplemented by plough / bed leveller. However, other small scale or emergency works requiring mechanical marine plant are also within the scope of the framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017358-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,280,000 |
| Lots value | £1,280,000 |
| Awards value | £1,280,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD11 West Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER; DUTCH DREDGING; VAN DEN HERIK KUST -EN OEVERWERKEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017358-2026
- 14 Nov 2025 at 15:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074085-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017358-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074085-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://westminster.boskalis.com
- http://www.dutchdredging.nl
- http://www.herik.nl
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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