---
title: "Port of Dover - Minor Berth Maintenance Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068834"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Port of Dover - Minor Berth Maintenance Framework

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068834

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board has initiated an open competition tender for the "Port of Dover - Minor Berth Maintenance Framework," focused on the provision of mechanical labour to support the cyclical overhauls of the port's berth structures and associated equipment. The tender, aligned with the NEC4 Framework Contract terms, invites bids via the Port of Dover's tendering platform up until 22nd May 2026, with the contract set to commence on 22nd June 2026 and conclude by 22nd June 2030. This opportunity falls within the mechanical installations industry category, offering a robust chance for businesses skilled in mechanical engineering installation works. Located in Dover, UK, the procurement process aims to attract quality and commercial submissions as the basis for award criteria.

Businesses specialising in mechanical engineering and installation services can leverage this tender to form partnerships, expand into new markets, and enhance their portfolio by working on the maintenance frameworks of one of the UK's major ports. The procurement process, designed to reopen competition periodically within a closed framework agreement, provides opportunities for consistent engagements over the contract period. Given the focus on quality and commercial aspects in the submissions, mechanical engineering firms seeking growth through public sector contracts will find this opportunity particularly advantageous, especially those able to demonstrate exceptional service delivery and cost-effectiveness.

## Notice

The Port of Dover is looking to establish the Berth Maintenance Labour Supply Framework. This will be for the provision of mechanical labour to assist, amongst other works, the cyclical overhauls of the Port's berth structures and associated equipment. The contract will be awarded under the NEC4 Framework Contract terms, with individual Work Orders instructed under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036467-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 22 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT17 9BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Town & Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 45350000 - Mechanical installations
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036467-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 09:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036461-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036467-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036461-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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