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
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(2) when the Defence Infrastructure Organisation will allow the contract to dredge Portsmouth Harbour so the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier can navigate it; what estimate he has made of the contract's cost to the public; and when work will (a) commence and (b) finish.
Angus Robertson:
- Answer
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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
- 194526; 579 c173W
- Session
- 2013-14
- Subjects
- Aircraft carriers Dredging Portsmouth Dockyard
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