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The Continuation of Pre-Construction Activities and the Provision of Early Works - Leigh Port Regeneration via SCAPE Civil Engineering Generation 3 Framework

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Leigh Port Regeneration Scheme in Southend-on-Sea has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, has awarded a contract to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd for the continuation of pre-construction activities and the provision of early works. This project falls under the construction works category, specifically involving architectural, engineering, and inspection services. The contract is for works located in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a value of £700,000, commencing on 24th July 2026 and concluding by 31st December 2026. The contract was a direct award call-off from the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework Generation 3.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and construction works. Companies specialising in design development, site preparation, and stakeholder engagement within the construction industry can find growth potential through sub-contracting or partnership opportunities with Balfour Beatty. Although the contract is not directly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, these entities might explore opportunities as indirect suppliers or service providers within the framework of this comprehensive regeneration project. The strategic location and substantial investment highlight the importance of this project for businesses aiming to strengthen their portfolio in large-scale civil engineering activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Continuation of Pre-Construction Activities and the Provision of Early Works - Leigh Port Regeneration via SCAPE Civil Engineering Generation 3 Framework

Notice Description

Continuation of pre-construction activities and the provision of early works for the Leigh Port Regeneration Scheme, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. The works include the continuation of design development, surveys, investigations, stakeholder engagement activities, site preparation works and other early works associated with the regeneration of Leigh Port and the proposed dredging of the adjacent channel. This contract has been awarded as a direct award call-off under the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework (Generation 3) to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd. The framework was originally advertised under Find a Tender Notice Reference 2022/S 000-034614. (Contract Award Notice Identifier 2022/S 000-034614; Procurement Identifier:ocds-h6vhtk-0300b9) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034614-2022 Additional information: The contract has been awarded via direct award in accordance with the terms of the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework Generation 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88197e76-81dd-4643-92cd-e085510e3238
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a432cef4-2da2-46f0-8b4b-28725c111c74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

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