---
title: "B1002 - Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06073e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# B1002 - Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06073e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "B1002 - Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works" is currently in the planning stage, led by Bridgend County Borough Council. This project falls under the works industry category, specifically focusing on water project construction and dredging services. The procurement involves a preliminary market engagement event scheduled for 3rd February 2026 at 14:00, accessible via Microsoft Teams for interested parties. Prospective bidders are required to submit their proposals by 27th February 2026. The location for this project is based in the UK, primarily in the Bridgend region. This initial phase is not subject to threshold limitations, allowing for broader participation.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in dredging, construction work related to water transport, and port operation services. SMEs stand to benefit as the procurement process explicitly lists suitability for small and medium enterprises. Companies with expertise in handling waterway operations, equipped with relevant equipment such as dredgers, and those capable of executing construction within stipulated timelines will find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement method will involve engaging market players early in the process, allowing businesses to influence the tender’s development and increase their likelihood of success.

## Notice

Bridgend County Borough Council invite interested bidders to a Preliminary Market Engagement Event to discuss the forthcoming Porthcawl Harbour Dredging Works. The event will be taking place at 14:00 on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 via a recorded Microsoft Teams meeting. Please email jay.castle@bridgend.gov.uk to register your interest.

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement event to brief interested bidders on the scope of the required works and to obtain an understanding of the methodologies that could be used to carry out the works, along with high-level cost indications.
The event will comprise a short briefing given to attendees, followed by a Q&A session to address any queries from prospective bidders. Interested bidders will then be asked to submit, via email, a short outline of a suggested approach, along with a high-level indication of costs.
Received information will inform the formal tender process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003732-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34513250 - Dredgers
- 45213340 - Construction work for buildings relating to water transport
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works
- 63721000 - Port and waterway operation services and associated services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 09:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003732-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003732-2026
  16th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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