Scope
Reference
715672450
Description
Dredging Works in and round naval ports throughout the UK, however primarily Plymouth and Portsmouth for the intital period. Contract will be for up to an initial 2 years with 2, up to one year options.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Two, one year options as described under 'options'
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Two options of up to one year each. They will be taken up dependent
on the performance of the Contractor, and ongoing operational
requirements.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45245000 - Dredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installations
- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As defined in the Invitation to Tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
As defined in the Invitation to Tender
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
11 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
11 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality / Technical | As defined in the Invitation to Tender |
Quality | 70% |
| Price | As defined in the Invitation to Tender |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
In accordacne with the contract terms
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Competitive flexible procedure description
1. Issue of UK4 (tender) Notice
2. Tender period
3. Tender submission
4. Tender clarification
5. Evaluation and moderation
6. Issue of UK6 (contract award) Notice
7. Standstill period
8. Contract execution
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Building MO55, Morice Yard
HMNB Devenport - Plymouth
PL2 2BG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Matthew Lawrence
Telephone: +44 7929 656010
Email: matthew.lawrence125@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKK41 - Plymouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government