Maintenance Dredging of the Outer Harbour and Approach Channel - 5 Year Term Contract 2022 - 2027

Tender description

The Outer Harbour of the Barrage provides a safe haven for boats entering the Inland Bay and it was designed to allow access and egress for boats at all states of the tide. Siltation of the harbour is a continuing maintenance liability that was anticipated when the barrage was constructed. The Harbour Authority has a duty under the Cardiff Bay Barrage Act to maintain the Outer Harbour and Approach Channel as a navigational route to the Inland Bay and also has to comply with the requirements of the dredging licence. Dredging is therefore required twice yearly at times agreed with Natural Recourses Wales. Dredging campaigns currently cost in the region of £250,000 to £300,000 and remove around 70,000cubic metres of silt.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=120517. Tender documents and tender submissions must be submitted through the Proactis Portal. The clarifications deadline is Close of Business on Friday 6th May 2022 and the deadline for submissions is 18th May 2022.(WA Ref:120517)Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:The TOMs Social Value Portal will be utilised for this contract.The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.