Scope
Reference
DHB/ALPW/2025
Description
We are seeking interest for the supply and installation of a new boat hoist capable of accommodating a wide range of vessel sizes and configurations.
The hoist must be designed to:
Support a lifting capacity 75 tonnes
Accommodate both large vessels and smaller sailing boats without requiring mast removal
The solution should optimise operational efficiency, reduce handling time, and minimise the need for vessel modifications prior to lifting.
The tender will be issued and administered through Dover Harbour Board's procurement platform.
Suppliers are able to apply to enrol on the platform here: https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/
The aim is to issue the tender notice in early September 2025 with award December 2025 . The conditions of the contract will be a NEC4 Supply Contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
15 August 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
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| Price | Price |
Weighting description
The tender will be issued and administered through Dover Harbour Board's procurement platform.
Suppliers are able to apply to enrol on the platform here: https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/
The aim is to issue the tender notice in early September 2025 with award December 2025 . The conditions of the contract will be a NEC4 Supply Contract.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
We are seeking interest for the supply and installation of a new boat hoist capable of accommodating a wide range of vessel sizes and configurations.
The hoist must be designed to:
Support a lifting capacity 75 tonnes
Accommodate both large vessels and smaller sailing boats without requiring mast removal
The solution should optimise operational efficiency, reduce handling time, and minimise the need for vessel modifications prior to lifting.
The tender will be issued and administered through Dover Harbour Board's procurement platform.
Suppliers are able to apply to enrol on the platform here: https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/
The aim is to issue the tender notice in early September 2025 with award December 2025 . The conditions of the contract will be a NEC4 Supply Contract.
Contracting authority
Dover Harbour Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWQ-3165-XGNL
Harbour House, Marine Parade
Dover
CT17 9BU
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Private utility