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Thanet District Council: Ramsgate Royal Harbour Mechanical Dredging

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Notice Summary
Title: Ramsgate Royal Harbour Mechanical Dredging
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: Thanet District Council
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: Ramsgate Royal Harbour requires regular dredging to ensure the entrance and other areas of the marina remain open and clear for vessels to transit. Due to the nature of the sea bed in these areas mechanical dredging is required to remove the quantity of sand that builds up annually. The Contract is anticipated to commence upon late Summer 2026 (August/September 2026) and will continue for a period of 3 Years with two options to extend at 12 months each, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to the instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of a formal “open” Invitation To Tender (ITT) process. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2026. Completed Tender Response documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 12 June 2026.
Published: 05/05/2026 11:23
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UK4: Tender notice Published 05/05/2026

Ramsgate Royal Harbour Mechanical Dredging


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Kent Mechanical Dredging


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYDQ-9172-CNVV


Address:


Thanet District Council, Cecil Street
Margate
CT9 1XZ
UK


Contact name:

Gemma Paul


Email:

procurement@thanet.gov.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Ramsgate Royal Harbour Mechanical Dredging


Reference number:

T674


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

Ramsgate Royal Harbour requires regular dredging to ensure the entrance and other areas of the marina remain open and clear for vessels to transit. Due to the nature of the sea bed in these areas mechanical dredging is required to remove the quantity of sand that builds up annually.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon late Summer 2026 (August/September 2026) and will continue for a period of 3 Years with two options to extend at 12 months each, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of the Contract.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to the instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of a formal “open” Invitation To Tender (ITT) process. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 29 May 2026.

Completed Tender Response documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 12 June 2026.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work./VQ4P35MZ39

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/VQ4P35MZ39





Total value (estimated):


GBP 363,750 excluding VAT

GBP 436,500 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

07/08/2026 to 06/08/2029


CPV classifications:


45000000 - Construction work.

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work.

45240000 - Construction work for water projects.

45244000 - Marine construction works.

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services.

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment.

71354500 - Marine survey services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

06/08/2031


Delivery regions:


UKJ44 - East Kent



Award criteria:


Name: Criterion 1 - Quality / Weighting: 40

Name: Criterion 2 - Price / Weighting: 60







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

29/05/2026 Time: 14:00


Tender submission deadline:

12/06/2026 Time: 14:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal at ( https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ) and complete according to instructions contained.


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

10/07/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided