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Port Handling Equipment Reach Stacker

Dover Harbour Board · Private utility

In brief

Dover Harbour Board has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 7 months, starting 18 May 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
12:30pm, Friday 1 May 2026
Bids by
12:30pm, Friday 8 May 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 2139 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

We are seeking a Reach stacker for our cargo division to support expanded handling capacity and operational efficiency. Please see below for our Reach Stacker Requirements: • Load capacity max - 46,000kg • Load capacity on 1st row - 33,000kg • Load capacity on 2nd row - 17,000kg • Operator password required to start the unit • Engine spec - Preferred Mercedes/ Volvo • Coolant level alert visible on display and viewing glass • Timed automatic engine shutoff • Automatic grease spreader • All critical safety features including alarms, lights, indicators and reverse cameras • Proximity detection alert • Spreader rotation and tilt • Foot plate to support for more weight and stability • Warranty and service offer • Operative and familiarisation training pack

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.portofdover.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 12:30pm, Friday 1 May 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 12:30pm, Friday 8 May 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 018642-2026
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 023125-2026
  3. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 023137-2026
  4. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 036890-2026

About the buyer

From notice 018642-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 March 2026, last updated 23 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.