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Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Dredging Works

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Deadline
34 days left
May 01, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
028702-2026
Value
£20,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 21, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

April 24, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 01, 2026

Budget
£20,000,000
Duration
Not specified
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Restricted Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The Client shall appoint a contractor to undertake a continuation of the Phase 1 channel dredge for the entire length of the proposed Phase 2 new quay wall and to the further extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded. The Phase 2 navigation channel will be dredged to -12.4mCD to the extent of the Phase 2 new quay wall (300m), -6.5mCD to the extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded(758m) and be 140m wide (these works are the focus of this PQQ). The works are anticipated commence 2Q2028 dredging window. There will be a requirement for the Contractor to coordinate elements of works with the Clients quayside civils principal contractor and port operations.

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Requirements & Qualifications

9 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific submission requirements provided in the text]
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific grounds provided in the text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific eligibility requirements provided in the text]
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Contractor to undertake a continuation of the Phase 1 channel dredge for the entire length of the proposed Phase 2 new quay wall.
--Contractor to undertake dredging to -12.4mCD to the extent of the Phase 2 new quay wall (300m).
--Contractor to undertake dredging to -6.5mCD to the extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded (758m).
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific financial requirements provided in the text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for Ardersier Port dredging works is generally well-structured with clear technical requirements and a disclosed estimated value. However, it lacks specific details on evaluation criteria and financial requirements, and the availability of tender documents is limited.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including the use of a proper CPV code and a competitive procedure with negotiation. The deadline, while potentially short, is specified. No disputes are noted. The primary concern is the lack of explicitly stated evaluation criteria, which could impact the transparency of the legal process.

No evaluation criteria specified
Clarity80/100

The description of the dredging works, including depths, lengths, and width, is clear and specific. Technical requirements are well-defined. However, the absence of explicit financial requirements and submission details leaves some ambiguity.

Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and deadline are present. The description of works is detailed. However, crucial elements like financial requirements, specific eligibility criteria, and detailed submission requirements are missing. The limited availability of tender documents (0 with content/summaries) is a significant gap.

No document content available
Missing financial requirements
Fairness85/100

The tender is open to a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the estimated value is disclosed. The technical requirements are objective and focused on the scope of work. There is no indication of requirements tailored to specific companies. The use of e-procurement is noted, which enhances fairness.

Practicality65/100

The tender utilizes e-procurement, which is positive. However, the contract start date is not specified, and the duration of the contract is missing. The financing information is also absent, which could impact a contractor's ability to plan and bid effectively.

Missing contract start date
Missing contract duration
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and deadline are populated. The CPV code is present. There are no noted disputes or suspensions. The dates provided are logical within the context of a tender. The anticipated commencement date (2Q2028) is provided, which aids consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. While EU funding is not specified, the absence of these elements suggests a lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear technical scope of works
Disclosed estimated value
Use of e-procurement
Competitive procedure with negotiation

Concerns

Limited availability of tender documents
Missing evaluation criteria
Absence of financial and contract duration details
Lack of sustainability considerations

Recommendations

1. Provide full tender documentation with detailed content.
2. Specify clear evaluation criteria and financial requirements.
3. Include information on contract duration and sustainability aspects.

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