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PL0085 Dovercourt Public Realm

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "PL0085 Dovercourt Public Realm" project, managed by Essex County Council, has reached the Award stage as of 24th July 2026. This contract pertains to the construction industry, specifically focusing on public realm improvements in Dovercourt, England. The scheme includes work at key locations such as Dovercourt Railway Station Forecourt and Marine Parade, with the total contract value amounting to £2,394,609. The project, which aims to revitalise the town centre through various streetscape enhancements, commenced on 13th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st May 2028. The tender, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, was awarded to M Group Highways Limited, with contract details indicating a preference towards small or medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in construction and urban development, especially those capable of executing complex streetscape and infrastructure projects. SMEs with expertise in large-scale public realm improvements, particularly in transforming urban landscapes and enhancing accessibility, stand to gain significantly from such contracts. Participating in this procurement process not only offers the potential for substantial economic return but also positions firms to contribute to significant urban revitalisation efforts, fostering long-term growth and sustainability in regional infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PL0085 Dovercourt Public Realm

Notice Description

Contract for the delivery of Dovercourt Public Realm improvement scheme. The project will deliver a series of streetscape improvements along the Kingsway corridor to help revitalise the town centre. The scheme focuses on four main areas: * Dovercourt Railway Station Forecourt Footway improvements, rearrangement of existing station parking spaces including pick-up/drop-off and accessible spaces, additional trees and benches, and replanting of existing granite planters. * High Street Junction with Kingsway Asphalt surfacing to highlight crossing points, advanced stop lines, and new surfacing to emphasise the junction. * Harwich Library Forecourt Dovercourt Public Realm Improvements Scheme - Award of Contract & progression of Traffic Regulation Orders 4 Building out of footway into the carriageway to create additional public space, additional trees and feature benches, repositioning of cycle parking stands and widening and repaving of footways. * Marine Parade The scheme delivers minor improvements at the Kingsway and B1414 Marine Parade junction, including new concrete footway surfacing, upgraded paving and kerb alignments, and revised parking and disabled bays. Resurfacing of the carriageway and footway will be carried out alongside new surface water channels and gullies to suit updated levels. Existing parking, cycle stands and street furniture will be adjusted or replaced to integrate with the new layout outside the library.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b738a0-46d3-4deb-a682-7852c6d50d25
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£2,394,609 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,394,609 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 30 May 2028 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M GROUP HIGHWAYS

Further Information

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