Issue details

Annual maintenance dredging is required at Bridport (West Bay) Harbour to maintain safe navigable depths and support the continued operation of the harbour.

It is proposed to procure a five-year contract for annual dredging from 2027 to 2031, with an estimated total value of between £800,000 and £1 million. Due to the anticipated total contract value, Cabinet approval is required before the procurement process can commence. The five-year contract is the preferred approach. However, if it is not practicable to complete that procurement in time for the March 2027 dredging campaign, approval will also be sought to procure a single-year contract for 2027 as an interim measure.