UKD Bluefin Dry Dock 2026
Description: ABP require a one off contract to conduct the biennial dry dock of UK Dredgings UKD Bluefin dredger, with dry dock to commence early May 2026, to coincide with the vessel's MCA statutory certification.
Summary: Associated British Ports is inviting tenders for a one-off contract to conduct the biennial dry dock of the UK Dredgings UKD Bluefin dredger. This contract is due to commence early May 2026, aligning with the vessel's Maritime and Coastguard Agency statutory certification. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on the 24th March 2026 at 16:00 GMT. The contract award is expected by 2nd April 2026, and dry docking services will span from 1st May to 26th June 2026. The buying organisation, Associated British Ports, operates within the private utility sector and is based in London, UK. This open procedure seeks services related to dredging and dry-docking, above the threshold for special utility regimes.