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Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 31 March 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 April 2014. It was answered by Philip Dunne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 April 2014 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Aircraft Carriers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) which companies tendered for the Portsmouth Harbour dredging contract;

Answer

The contract to dredge Portsmouth Harbour is expected to be awarded in April 2015 and is worth £20 million to £40 million. Work will commence following the appointment of the successful bidder, and will be completed ahead of HMS Queen Elizabeth's arrival in late 2016.

The bidders for the contract are Boskalis Westminster Ltd, Van Oord UK Ltd and Dredging International NV.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194529; 579 c173W
Session
2013-14
Subjects
Aircraft carriers Dredging Portsmouth Dockyard
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk