Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 26, 2024

Purpose: The council is a Statutory Harbour Authority and has a duty to maintain the Port of Ramsgate and Ramsgate Harbour. The report proposes that a key decision be approved to award a term contract for mechanical dredging at the Port of Ramsgate and Ramsgate Royal Harbour. This routine maintenance dredging will be funded via an existing recurring revenue budget of  £145,500. The estimated value of the contract will be £72,750 per year over a maximum contract term of 5 years (core term of 3 years with potential for a 2 year extension), making a total estimated contract value of £363,750.

Content: Cabinet agreed the following:   1. The key decision to award a contract with a value in excess of £250,000 for mechanical dredging at the Port of Ramsgate and Ramsgate Royal Harbour, following a procurement exercise;   2. That the Director of Environment, having sought advice from legal services, agree the final terms of any contract award and sign the contract with the successful bidder.