---
title: "UKD Bluefin Dry Dock 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ee1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# UKD Bluefin Dry Dock 2026

Buyer: ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ee1

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## Summary

Associated British Ports (ABP) has successfully awarded a contract for the biennial dry docking of the UK Dredging's UKD Bluefin dredger. The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with key activities commencing early May 2026, aligning with the vessel’s MCA statutory certification. The tender belongs to the services category, focusing on dredgers and dry-docking services, and was conducted at an award stage with the contract set to run from 18th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The project takes place in London, United Kingdom, under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54. The standstill period for this procurement process ends on 5th May 2026, with a contract signature expected by 8th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for marine services providers capable of efficiently conducting dry-docking procedures. UK Docks Marine Services Ltd has been awarded the contract, highlighting the opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this industry. Businesses with expertise in technical evaluations, alongside competitive commercial capabilities, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement opens doors for businesses specialising in utilities as it is part of a special regime, encouraging competition and fostering business expansion through strategic servicing engagements.

## Notice

ABP require a one off contract to conduct the biennial dry dock of UK Dredgings UKD Bluefin dredger, with dry dock to commence early May 2026, to coincide with the vessel's MCA statutory certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036887-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,843,920 |
| 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 | ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2E 9ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK DOCKS MARINE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34513250 - Dredgers
- 50246100 - Dry-docking services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 08:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036887-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 17:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018166-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036887-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018166-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

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