AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026

Navy Future Dredging Contract (NFDC)

Ministry of Defence · Central government

In brief

Ministry of Defence awarded construction work to Boskalis Westminster Limited on 1 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £16,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Boskalis Westminster Limited
2 bids received
£9,200,000
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
Boskalis Westminster Limited
2 bids received
£9,200,000
Awarded 6 March 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 064117-2025
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 065500-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 082052-2025
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020647-2026
  5. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 062911-2026
  6. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 086808-2026

About the buyer

Ministry of DefenceLast 12 months

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From notice 064117-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.