Scope
Description
Dover Harbour Board intends to establish the Specialist Design Support Framework, comprised of a pool of consultants based around the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Civils Design
Lot 2 - Maritime Design
Lot 3 - Specialist Mechanical Design
Lot 4 - Structural Design
Lot 5 - Electrical Design
Lot 6 - Architectural Design
Since requirements will include ad-hoc assessments, reactive design services and discreet, specialist design packages, this framework lends itself to the flexibility and reactivity of SMEs. Applicants may apply for multiple Lots.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 December 2025 to 4 December 2033
- 8 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Civils Design
Description
Services under this Lot will be focused on individual, discreet packages of design across civils and highway assets including, though not limited to, bridges, culverts, paving and gantries. Further information is available in Appendix C of the documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Maritime Design
Description
A non-exhaustive list of potential specialist works includes:
• cathodic protection and corrosion prevention systems - including coating specialists and Level 4 cathodic protection specialist to BS EN ISO 15257:2017 specifically in the field of marine metallic structures
• wave energy, tidal energy, offshore wind energy
• mooring line snap-back protection
• scour prevention and protection, etc.
Further information on scope is available in Appendix C of the documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0003. Specialist Mechanical Design
Description
Services under this Lot will be focused on individual, discreet packages of design across mechanical assets including, though not limited to, water, gas and sewerage provisions, working mechanical components to structures facilitating berthing, loading and passenger access operations including hydraulic systems/components contained within and mechanical services provided within the Ports' circa 200 buildings.
Further information on scope is included within Appendix C of the documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0004. Structural Design
Description
Services under this Lot will be focused on individual, discreet packages of design across structural assets including, though not limited to, bridges, suspended decks, retaining walls, lighting columns, High Mast Lighting Units, support structures, building structures and berth structures
Further information on scope is included within Appendix C of the documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0005. Electrical Design
Description
Services under this Lot will be focused on individual, discreet packages of design across electrical assets including, though not limited to, the following:
• High Voltage electrical distribution network
• Electrical Substations
• Buildings, kiosks and lighthouses - which vary considerably in functional use, construction form, age, condition and exposure to the elements.
• Standby Generating sets
• High mast roadway lighting
• Illuminated external signage and message display boards
• Navigation lighting
• Berth Linkspan systems and equipment
• Berthing equipment, including quick release hooks
• Passenger Boarding Bridges
• Control systems including PLCs and BMS systems
Further information on scope can be found in Appendix C of the documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71323100 - Electrical power systems design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0006. Architectural Design
Description
Services under this Lot will be focused on individual, discreet packages of design across buildings assets including, though not limited to, the following:
▪Traditional framed structures;
▪Traditional masonry structures;
▪Pre-fabricated structures;
▪Containers/ enclosures (housing plant or mechanical / electrical equipment or services)
▪Canopies (either fitted to buildings or installed above vehicle lanes)
▪Heritage assets, including office buildings, residential apartments a Cruise Terminal and Lighthouses.
Further information on scope can be found in Appendix C of the documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79933000 - Design support services
Same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
4 December 2033
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Conditions of Contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract with Work Orders awarded under the NEC4 Professional Services Contract or the NEC4 Professional Services Short Contract. It is the intention to develop and agree KPIs with each Framework Partner within the first 6 months of the framework. These KPIs may be used as a basis for direct award in future Work Orders. It is the intention to re-open the framework in the 3rd and 6th years.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Civils Design
Lot LOT-0002. Maritime Design
Lot LOT-0003. Specialist Mechanical Design
Lot LOT-0004. Structural Design
Lot LOT-0005. Electrical Design
Lot LOT-0006. Architectural Design
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
5 July 2025, 12:59am
Submission address and any special instructions
This procurement will be managed through the Contracting Authority's procurement platform, for which all applicants must be registered. This can be found here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | As detailed in the Procedure section of this notice and Section A of the Participation Stage Documents. |
Price |
Weighting description
As detailed in the Procedure section of this notice and Section A of the Participation Stage Documents.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
An initial Participation Stage will be used. In order to pass through the Participation Stage and be considered for future stages of this procurement, the Applicant must, by the time of submitting the Participation Stages Forms, have demonstrated that it meets the conditions of participation for all relevant Lots, as set out in Appendix C of the documents. Following notification of the outcome of the Participation Stage evaluation, it is the Client's intention to release the next tranche of tender documentation which will include the assessment of technical and commercial submissions. This will be given a 70/30 weighting respectively. The Client will hold mid-tender interviews with each Applicant prior to the tender return date. Upon evaluation of these submissions, the Client intends to enter a period of negotiation with all Applicants that exceed the minimum scoring requirements, prior to the submission of final tenders which will form the final basis of comparison to identify the most advantageous tenders.
Positions on the framework will be awarded to a maximum of 4 (four) successful Applicants per Lot.
Contracting authority
Dover Harbour Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWQ-3165-XGNL
Harbour House, Marine Parade
Dover
CT17 9BU
United Kingdom
Email: PODTender@portofdover.com
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Private utility