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Framework for Coastal Defence Repairs

Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 10:30

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
TenderUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 12:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

24 Sep 2025 at 09:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

05 Sep 2025 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 08:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 13:33

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk has successfully completed the procurement process for a Framework for Coastal Defence Repairs in Hunstanton, West Norfolk. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2026, at the award stage, following an open competition procurement method. The framework involves routine and emergency repairs including concrete patch repairs, replacement of concrete blockwork units, asphalt repairs, and health and safety upgrades to coastal defences. This framework agreement will consist of up to four contractors, with the potential for reopening competition as required. The contract period spans from 21st February 2026 to 20th February 2028, with a possible two-year renewal, and a total value estimated at £480,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs involved in civil engineering, particularly those specialising in coastal and structural repairs. Companies with expertise in concrete, asphalt, and marine health and safety measures stand to benefit the most, as the framework allows for multiple contractors, thus widening the scope for involvement. The inclusion of criteria such as price, methodology, environmental risk assessments, and social value highlights the council's commitment to finding well-rounded partners capable of delivering high-quality and sustainable services. As such, businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects should find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Coastal Defence Repairs

Notice Description

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk intends to form a Framework Agreement for routine and emergency repairs to the Hunstanton coastal defences located in West Norfolk. This framework will consist of up to 4 contractors. Throughout the duration of the framework, the scope of repairs required are likely to include the following: *Concrete patch repairs to the seawall, promenade, wave-return wall, slipways and beach access steps. *Replacement of concrete blockwork units to a section of blockwork seawall. *Asphalt repairs to sections of asphalt surfaced promenade. *Mortar joint replacement to a section of blockwork seawall. *Joint sealant replacement to the seawall, promenade, wave-return wall and slipways. *Health and safety works to concrete groynes and timber groynes.

Planning Information

The exercise will consist of written responses to the areas of the Pre-Market Engagement document identified as requiring response. The Council reserves the right to hold subsequent meetings with those that have responded to the written questions (Participants). Any such meetings would be to discuss the responses to the questions in further detail, and would be held via MS TEAMS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ab2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066008-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH16 North and West Norfolk
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Southbay Civil Engineering Limited

TopBond PLC

Further Information

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