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title: "Belfast Harbour Maintenance Dredging 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c6c7"
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# Belfast Harbour Maintenance Dredging 2026

Buyer: BELFAST HARBOUR  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c6c7

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## Summary

Belfast Harbour has initiated a tender process for the "Belfast Harbour Maintenance Dredging 2026" project, focusing on dredging and disposal works to restore navigation channels and berths within specified areas of Belfast Harbour. The procurement process follows a selective method under a competitive flexible procedure, specifically fitting the category of works, with an estimated contract value of £4,200,000 excluding VAT. The tender is guided by modern UK procurement regulations, applicable in Northern Ireland. The pre-qualification documents became accessible from 8th July 2026, with a deadline for expressions of interest on 31st July 2026. The enquiry period ends on 24th July 2026, and the award decision is projected to be concluded by 15th September 2026. The estimated contract period will start from 1st October 2026 to 27th November 2026. The main industry category is dredging and pumping works, and the project is anticipated to last 8-10 weeks.

Businesses with experience in substantial dredging projects may find robust growth opportunities through this tender, particularly those capable of managing and deploying significant plant and resources efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also capable of competing, as the contract terms support their participation. The procurement process involves various stages, including pre-qualification and invitation to tender for shortlisted applicants, ensuring that only businesses capable of meeting economic and technical conditions can partake. This tender offer not only helps expand business operations but also opens avenues for establishing long-term collaborations with Belfast Harbour, contributing to infrastructure enhancement and regional development.

## Notice

The successful bidder shall be required to carry out dredging and disposal works to restore the navigation channels and berths in specified areas of Belfast Harbour to their specified depths. The estimated volume of material to be dredged is a minimum of 400,000m3. All dredged natural material is to be disposed of at an offshore disposal area situated approximately 14 nautical miles from the turning circle. Interested parties should note that as part of this PQQ process, bidders are required to demonstrate that they have sufficient experience in dredging projects of a similar scope and complexity, as well as sufficient plant and resources to undertake the dredging works in accordance with BHC's timetable for the works, if successful. The project has an estimated 8-10 weeks duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064388-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | BELFAST HARBOUR |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3AL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064388-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064388-2026
  8th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/tenders/
  List of associated tender documents is provided in the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, which is available at https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/tenders

## Notice URLs

- https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/corporate/tenders
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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