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Grays Riverfront Project 3 - AWARD

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Grays Riverfront Project 3 has been completed by Thurrock Council, based in Essex, United Kingdom. This project, classified under construction work, involves pre-construction services crucial for the redevelopment of Grays Riverfront. The procurement was initiated with a tender and has reached the award stage as of 10th March 2026, with the contract period starting on the same day and ending on 30th April 2029. Although the tender period concluded on 8th August 2025, the award announcement has recently been updated, confirming two suppliers: McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd and VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and pre-construction services, as it encompasses an extensive contract period that spans over three years. The awarded contract suggests potential collaboration with established firms like McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd and VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd, implying that well-equipped large construction companies could benefit. Smaller businesses or VCSEs may struggle, given the project's scale and requirements. Nonetheless, firms capable of working in the Essex region can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio through high-profile public projects.

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Notice Title

Grays Riverfront Project 3 - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council's requirement under this Contract is for a Contractor to undertake the Pre-Construction Services and set of Deliverables as set out in the attached tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84301450-a1f6-409a-8480-f1816eeca119
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/451abaf9-b195-4c17-9903-6f4daf505293
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MCLAUGHLIN & HARVEY

VOLKERFITZPATRICK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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