Published date: 6 May 2025
Open future opportunity - This means that the buyer is not yet ready to invite bid applications but early notification has been provided and some dialogue may be possible.
Contract summary
Industry
Architectural and related services - 71200000
Engineering services - 71300000
Construction-related services - 71500000
Location of contract
South East
Value of contract
£500,000
Procurement reference
POD-SDDF-01
Published date
6 May 2025
Approach to market date
6 June 2025
Contract start date
4 December 2025
Contract end date
4 December 2033
Procedure type
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Anyone may ask to participate, but only those who are pre-selected will be invited to submit initial tenders and to negotiate.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Dover Harbour Board intends to establish the Specialist Design Support Framework, comprised of a pool of consultants based around the following disciplines:
• Civils Design
• Maritime Design
• Specialist Mechanical Design
• Structural Design
Requirements will include ad-hoc assessments, reactive design services and discreet, specialist design packages. Applicants in the pool may cover one or more of the above disciplines.
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/
This tender will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, inclusive of an initial Selection Stage to limit the number of suitably capable applicants to proceed to the next stages of the tender process. This framework will be structured as an Open Framework.
The evaluation of tenders is to be undertaken on the basis of a technical and commercial analysis. It is currently anticipated that this will be on a 70/30 weighting respectively.
The aim is to issue the tender notice in early June 2025, with an appointment of framework partners for commencement in early December 2025. The conditions of contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract.
More information
Spend profile
| Financial year | Budget |
|---|---|
| 2026/2026 | £500,000 |
| 2027/2027 | £500,000 |
| 2028/2028 | £500,000 |
| 2029/2029 | £500,000 |
| 2030/2030 | £700,000 |
| 2031/2031 | £700,000 |
| 2032/2032 | £700,000 |
| 2033/2033 | £700,000 |
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Kieran Epps
Address
Harbour House
Marine Parade
DOVER
CT161JA
England
Telephone
01304240400
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