Ardersier Port, Phase 2 - Dredging Works
Ardersier Port (Scotland) LimitedEstimated Value
Up to £20,000,000
Deadline
1 May 2026
Published
27 March 2026
Type
works
Overview
The Client shall appoint a contractor to undertake a continuation of the Phase 1 channel dredge for the entire length of the proposed Phase 2 new quay wall and to the further extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded. The Phase 2 navigation channel will be dredged to -12.4mCD to the extent of the Phase 2 new quay wall (300m), -6.5mCD to the extent of the existing sheet pile wall being upgraded(758m) and be 140m wide (these works are the focus of this PQQ).
The works are anticipated commence 2Q2028 dredging window. There will be a requirement for the Contractor to coordinate elements of works with the Clients quayside civils principal contractor and port operations.
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Ardersier Port (Scotland) LimitedKey Dates
Published
27 March 2026
Submission deadline
1 May 2026
Notice type
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