---
title: "Emergency sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc40"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Emergency sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour

Buyer: CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc40

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## Summary

Carmarthenshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for emergency sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour, covering both the outer harbour and the approach channel. The project entails moving sand to a deposition site on East Beach. This procurement, classified under the works category, was handled through a direct method due to its below-threshold classification, without competition. The contract was signed on 29th June 2026, with the works set to commence on 13th July 2026 and conclude by 31st October 2026. The dredging activity activity operates under the legal framework provided by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54 and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract has been awarded to Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd, based in Swansea.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine and civil engineering, particularly those with capabilities in dredging and pumping works. It is especially advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Kaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd, which are positioned to meet the specific requirements stipulated by Carmarthenshire County Council. The project offers potential for business growth through engagement in environmentally sensitive marine operations and improving harbour efficiency for local economic benefits. This opportunity also serves as a valuable reference for future projects in the marine construction and environmental management sectors.

## Notice

The Council requires a contractor to carry out sand dredging at Burry Port Harbour including both the outer harbour and approach channel. These works will involve movement to deposition site on East Beach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066954-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £425,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 1JP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAYMAC MARINE & CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066954-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066954-2026
  15th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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