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NEC 4 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (OPTION C) IN RELATION TO THE EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the NEC 4 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option C) concerning the Exceat Bridge Replacement Project. The project, located in the South East of England, involves the realignment of the A259 and replacing the existing bridge with a new two-way bridge. Classified under construction work, the procurement was conducted through the Hampshire Regional Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Framework (HANTSGEN5), Lot 3, using a selective call-off procurement method. The contract, valued at £10,827,634.99, was awarded to Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited on 12th February 2026. The contract period will commence on 4th February 2026 and conclude on 3rd March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those experienced in civil engineering projects. Companies specialising in infrastructure development and landscaping can benefit from collaborative work and potential subcontracting opportunities. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an avenue for growth by engaging in substantial government projects. Moreover, large enterprises like Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited, which have been chosen as the supplier, may find avenues to enhance their market presence and operational experience in regional construction and transportation frameworks.

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Notice Title

NEC 4 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (OPTION C) IN RELATION TO THE EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out works to realign the A259 in both directions, improve landscaping and replace the existing 'Exceat' bridge with a new two-way bridge crossing. The route to market for this procurement was via the Hampshire Regional Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Framework (HANTSGEN5), Lot 3. The contract has now been awarded. The price stated is a target price (Option C) NEC 4. The end date is an estimate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ca551b3-4fce-42f1-9fc0-d244f0bfbf74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564238cc-b067-4c4e-85d0-f5f0fd435c27
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,827,634 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,827,634 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 2-3 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY 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
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1SG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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