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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
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.portofdover.com.
- Send clarification questions before 12:30pm, Friday 1 May 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 12:30pm, Friday 8 May 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 018642-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 023125-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 023137-2026
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 036890-2026
About the buyer
Dover Harbour BoardLast 12 months
Procurements
18Awards
3Suppliers it has used most
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- Crayside Consulting Limited1 contract
- Eadon Consulting Ltd1 contract
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- Frankham Consultancy Group Limited1 contract
- Haskoning UK Limited1 contract
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.