Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d12-0abb-7317-83eb-5c7901eeb56f/pod-specialist-design-support-framework pending GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # POD - Specialist Design Support Framework [Dover Harbour Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dover-harbour-board) Estimated value £500,000 Published 6 May 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Dover Harbour Board intends to establish the Specialist Design Support Framework, comprised of a pool of consultants based around the following disciplines: • Civils Design • Maritime Design • Specialist Mechanical Design • Structural Design Requirements will include ad-hoc assessments, reactive design services and discreet, specialist design packages. Applicants in the pool may cover one or more of the above disciplines. The tender will be issued and administered through Dover Harbour Board's procurement platform. Suppliers are able to apply to enrol on the platform here: [portofdover.com](https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/) This tender will follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, inclusive of an initial Selection Stage to limit the number of suitably capable applicants to proceed to the next stages of the tender process. This framework will be structured as an Open Framework. The evaluation of tenders is to be undertaken on the basis of a technical and commercial analysis. It is currently anticipated that this will be on a 70/30 weighting respectively. The aim is to issue the tender notice in early June 2025, with an appointment of framework partners for commencement in early December 2025. The conditions of contract will be the NEC4 Framework Contract. ## CPV classification Architectural and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dca1259d-9660-4ffd-9c42-85ddbcb12c12) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Dover Harbour Board: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dover-harbour-board) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 16 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services – Planung GDRMA-HR Mittelhausen, Erfurt · SWE Netz GmbH · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1b45-71e4-84d1-8ef96006e2cb/germany-engineering-design-services-planung-gdrma-hr-mittelhausen-erfurt)