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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

(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

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
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk