Maintenance Dredging Contract

Maintenance Dredging Contract

Port of Waterford Company

## Summary The Port of Waterford Company is inviting tenders for a maintenance dredging contract at the Port in Southeast Ireland. The contract is for a term-measured maintenance dredging contract to maintain depth in the Port's navigational channel, turning circle, and berths.

## Scope & Deliverables * Maintenance dredging contract for a term-measured period * Execution of work by a modern Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger * At least two campaigns annually * Maintenance of depth in the Port's navigational channel, turning circle, and berths

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €9,000,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, November 23, 2026, 12:00:00 GMT * Contract duration: Not stated * Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: Tender Documents available on the ETenders website

## Bid Considerations * This contract may suit companies with experience in maintenance dredging and operation of modern Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers. * Opportunities: Potential for long-term contract with regular campaigns. * Risks: High competition, complex technical requirements, and potential for disputes.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

Port of Waterford Company has 7 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 1 contract(s) worth around €900,000.

Recent awarded suppliers include Safehaven Marine, Port of Waterford Company.