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SSD - SE - Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme (OBC-FBC) Ground Investigation Works

Environment Agency

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11 Aug 2026 at 15:43

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02 Jul 2026 at 11:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency procured ground investigation works supporting the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme, covering the scheme’s outline business case and full business case stages. This is construction-related work, classified as ground investigation work, delivered in the South East of England and associated with Ventnor. The requirement was let as a call-off under the Collaborative Delivery Framework. The scope is therefore relevant to contractors providing site investigation and ground engineering services for coastal defence or major infrastructure schemes, particularly those able to work within a public-sector framework arrangement. The stated procurement category is works, rather than goods or general consultancy services. The Environment Agency is the buying organisation and VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd was identified as the appointed supplier.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Bids had to be submitted by 1 June 2026 at 12:00. The recorded award date was 1 July 2026. Two active awards were made to VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd and should be considered separately: one is valued at £136,088.66 and covers 17 June to 10 September 2026; the other is valued at £2,688,435.58 and covers 17 June 2026 to 10 March 2027. The overall stated contract period is 17 June 2026 to 10 March 2027, with a procurement value of £2,688,435.58. The opportunity was not identified as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award demonstrates demand from the Environment Agency for substantial ground investigation capability in support of a coastal defence scheme, delivered through a collaborative framework route. A credible future competitor would need relevant experience in ground investigation for coastal, flood or major civil engineering projects, together with the operational capacity to mobilise and deliver site-based works within a live infrastructure programme. Framework access and the ability to meet its call-off requirements would be commercially important. The scale of the larger award indicates that the buyer may favour established contractors able to manage significant delivery packages, coordinate investigations with scheme development and work alongside infrastructure delivery partners. Specialist ground investigation firms may therefore be best placed to compete as framework members, delivery partners or subcontractors when comparable requirements return.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SSD - SE - Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme (OBC-FBC) Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

This is a call-off contract under the Collaborative Delivery Framework for the provision of Ground Investigation Works to support the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88393971-0b8b-4c54-92ff-23e5052366a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1210fa79-b3a9-401d-be91-a4c042db668f
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

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,688,435 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,824,523 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Environment Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VolkerStevin Infrastructure Ltd

Further Information

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