Cumbria County Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Mechanical Dredging Works at Port of Workington

Awarded 18 Jul 2021

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Awarded18 Jul 2021
Value£264,725.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 4y 11mo ago5mo term
Awarded 18 July 2021Expired 17 Dec 2021

Cumbria County Council awarded a contract to Peter Madsen Rederi A/S for mechanical dredging works at the Port of Workington in Cumbria.

The 2021 campaign aimed to restore depths in parts of the Turning Basin, River Derwent Catch Pit, and other areas difficult to access by a normal TSHD.

The work was tidal, with a dredge level of approximately -1.8m CD, and was anticipated to be undertaken by mechanical dredging plant.

Tenders were invited for both a Measured Contract and/or Charter to reinstate specified levels during the works, with required dredge levels detailed in the Specification and potentially adjusted by the Engineer's instruction.

The contract value was AUD 264,725.

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