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title: "RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662fe"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 - 2027

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662fe

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is inviting tenders for the "RFQ 2025/67 - Removal of the Sandbar at the Entrance to Newcastle Harbour Annually for a Two Year Period, 2026 – 2027." This procurement is categorised under earthmoving work within the construction industry, specifically addressing sandbar management at Newcastle Harbour, United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with the enquiry period closing on 20th March 2026, and the final submission deadline set for 27th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by 31st August 2026, with potential renewal options extending to 31st August 2027. This open competition follows the "Below threshold - open competition" procurement method, ensuring that a broad range of suppliers can participate.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for contractors skilled in earthmoving and beach sediment management. It offers an attractive contract value of £42,000. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), with price holding a 70% weight and quality 30% in the award criteria. The successful business will benefit from an annual engagement with the council, providing the chance to establish long-term contacts in the public sector and further enhance their portfolio. Interested bidders are encouraged to register and access details via the MultiQuote platform, facilitating an easy and competitive submission process.

## Notice

Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to remove the sandbar which forms at the entrance of Newcastle harbour annually, relocate the sediment North to a predetermined section of the beach where the contractor will then level the deposit amongst the existing beach sand, thus providing a seamless dispersal of the sandbar from the harbour back into the system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (1 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019902-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000 |
| Lots value | £42,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT35 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Ballybot |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45112500 - Earthmoving work

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 12:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019902-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019902-2026
  5th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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