---
title: "Harbour Maintenance Dredging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067353"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Harbour Maintenance Dredging

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067353

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the 'Harbour Maintenance Dredging' contract, focusing on dredging and pumping works at the Bristol Floating Harbour, located in the City of Bristol. The procurement stage is complete with an award date of 24th March 2026, and the contract period spans from 30th March 2026 to 26th June 2026. This project, classified under the works category, utilised a limited procurement method due to its below-threshold classification, ensuring competition was streamlined and targeted. The council, operating as a sub-central government public authority, orchestrated this process with a legal framework under the UK Public General Acts of 2023.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine construction and dredging services, particularly smaller enterprises such as BULLO LIMITED, awarded the contract. The successful execution of this project underlines the demand for expert dredging services, thus inviting similar businesses within this sector to anticipate future opportunities in public procurements. Companies with a strong portfolio in civil engineering, harbour maintenance, and environmental sustainability are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, fostering an environment of growth and specialist service delivery. As the industry seeks to maintain and develop marine infrastructure, the right expertise can leverage similar opportunities to expand their operations and footprint in the public sector.

## Notice

Removal of silt built up with and adjacent to the floating harbour via an appropriate method at Bristol Floating Harbour, City of Bristol.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027070-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £392,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BULLO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 18:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027070-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027070-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.bullomarinecontractors.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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