---
title: "Port of Dover - Cruise Terminal Mobile Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e013"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD"
published: "2026-08-10"
---

# Port of Dover - Cruise Terminal Mobile Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridge

Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e013

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## Summary

The Dover Harbour Board is initiating a public procurement process for the "Port of Dover - Cruise Terminal Mobile Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridge" project. This planned procurement, as announced in a notice on 10th August 2026, concerns the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a mobile seaport passenger boarding bridge for the Port of Dover, categorised under the industry for passenger boarding bridges for ships. The location of procurement is designated as region UKJ44 in the United Kingdom, with the process currently in the planning stage. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tendering process set to occur electronically via the Port of Dover Procurement Platform. Key future dates include the selection documentation being prepared for early October 2026, with full tender documents available in early January 2027, and the tender submission closing on 26th February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime engineering, transportation infrastructure, and construction. Companies with expertise in designing and installing complex maritime equipment or passenger boarding solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure encourages broad participation, allowing diverse businesses, including large enterprises and SMEs capable of fulfilling substantial goods contracts above threshold levels, to leverage electronic submissions in English, ultimately supporting business growth through this high-profile project at one of the UK's major ports.

## Notice

To design, manufacture, deliver, install and commission 1 no. Mobile Seaport Passenger Boarding Bridge at the Port of Dover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075707-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2027 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34931200 - Passenger boarding bridges for ships

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 11:49 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075707-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075707-2026
  10th August 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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