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Contract Award Notice - SE_ CDF_ Eastbourne & Pevensey Coastal Defence (Phase 1)- OBC Stage

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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10 Jul 2025 at 11:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has successfully awarded a contract for the detailed design and support of the Coastal Defence Phase 1 project, covering Eastbourne and Pevensey. This procurement process, tagged under the civil engineering consultancy services category, is part of the broader Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Programme. The contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) on 3rd June 2025 for a duration extending from 2nd June 2025 to 27th October 2027. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the project utilised a selective procurement method from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 7th April 2025. The contract carries a value of £3,100,000.

This project presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly those with experience in coastal defence projects. As the buying organisation is the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, firms with prior collaborations with governmental bodies may find this procurement beneficial for future prospects. The selected procurement method and the substantive project value indicate a competitive environment suitable for SMEs specialising in engineering consultancy to enhance their portfolios by engaging in large-scale environmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice - SE_ CDF_ Eastbourne & Pevensey Coastal Defence (Phase 1)- OBC Stage

Notice Description

The Consultant is required to deliver detailed design and support the Client with the Financial and Economic cases of the Full Business Case (FBC) for the Phase 1 project of Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne (PevEb) Coastal Management Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b09d62bc-921e-4584-b9da-6160f7028b45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3984ef-3373-4d52-a91b-8d2b9d340472
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,971,260 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 27 Oct 2027 2-3 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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