Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners invite tenders and quotations from contractors and suppliers for the works and services that keep the harbour safe and well maintained.
Each opportunity below sets out the scope of work, tender documents, closing date and how to submit. We welcome bids from businesses of all sizes, including local firms. For general enquiries, contact the Harbour Office on 01206 302 200 or mail@brightlingseaharbour.org.
Winter Maintenance Dredging – Closing Date 13th November 2026
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners are seeking experienced dredging contractors for maintenance dredging of Brightlingsea Harbour, Essex, in February and March 2027. To find out more about this work and submit a tender open the following link.
5m Aluminium Chain / Work Barge – Closing Date 04th January 2027
Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners invite tenders from experienced boatbuilders to design and build a new 5 metre aluminium chain and work barge for mooring, buoy and maintenance work at Brightlingsea Harbour on the Colne Estuary, Essex.
The barge is approximately 5m × 2m in marine-grade aluminium, with a working load of about 1 tonne, a heavy-duty bow roller, a removable lifting frame, perimeter railings and mounting provision for a Yamaha F25 outboard and a 12 V winch. Prices are required with and without a wheelhouse. Target budget £15,000; delivery April/May 2027. To tender for this work open the document below.
5m Aluminium Chain / Work Barge Application– Closing Date 04/01/27
Tenders must arrive by the stated closing date and time; late tenders will not be considered. Bidders meet their own tendering costs.