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.
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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
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 064117-2025
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 065500-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 082052-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 020647-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 062911-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 086808-2026
About the buyer
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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.