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Lowestoft Seafront Vision Re-tender - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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25 Jul 2025 at 16:06

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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has awarded a contract titled "Lowestoft Seafront Vision Re-tender - AWARD" to Blakedown Landscapes. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure and falls within the construction industry, specifically focusing on buildings related to leisure, sports, culture, and recreation. The contract involves the installation of new public amenities, including water feature fountains, landscaping, and leisure facilities in the East of England, UK. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with significant dates including the contract start date of 27th September 2024 and an end date of 31st March 2025. The award was finalised on 8th July 2025 with a contract value of GBP 1,969,707.31.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in leisure facility development and sustainable landscaping solutions. The project is well-suited for companies that have experience in executing complex public works projects and are compliant with open procurement procedures. Although East Suffolk Council has awarded the contract, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry should closely monitor similar future opportunities to strategically expand their portfolio in public infrastructure enhancement projects. Such projects not only contribute to regional development but also strengthen a company’s position in the public sector contracting landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lowestoft Seafront Vision Re-tender - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council (ESC) is looking to appoint a Construction Service Company to carry out the installation of new public realm to include water feature fountains, hard and soft landscaping, and outdoor leisure provision

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99bab972-c824-4295-ba6a-5e05dfaffce9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38a595ce-21d6-4dc6-89d2-7479918a95de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

30192122 - Fountain pens

45112700 - Landscaping work

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45212100 - Construction work of leisure facilities

45212110 - Leisure centre construction work

45242000 - Waterside leisure facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,969,707 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKEDOWN LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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