Planning

Request for Information for The Manufacture of Sea Wall Blocks

LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 08:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Lewes District Council, focuses on the Request for Information for the Manufacture of Sea Wall Blocks at Peacehaven, East Sussex. This public authority procurement, currently in the planning stage, falls under the industry category of construction structures and materials. The location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ region. A key milestone includes the Request for Information documents set to be engaged with by 16th June 2025, with further notifications anticipated on 1st September 2025. The contract is expected to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, indicating a long-term procurement opportunity.

This tender provides businesses involved in the construction and manufacture of materials with significant opportunities for growth. Specifically, firms capable of producing sea wall blocks will find this tender particularly suitable, given the need for producing and possibly repairing the blocks used for sea defences. Companies that are adept in working with concrete and reinforcement materials, including small and medium-sized enterprises, are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME suitability. This engagement in the early stages allows businesses to position themselves well for future specifications and the eventual procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information for The Manufacture of Sea Wall Blocks

Notice Description

Lewes District Council are responsible for the management and maintenance of the cliff foot sea defences at Peacehaven, East Sussex. The sea defences are approximately 2.7km long and are accessible by two ramps cut into the cliffs. The ramps are constructed for vehicular access and there is a promenade/splash deck running the length of the defences. The defences were constructed in phases from 1970s to the 1990s. Attached are plans that illustrate defences. The sea wall is faced with sacrificial blocks that are faced with large flints within a cement/granite dust complex. The Council is seeking to undertake future repairs where appropriate using these blocks the dimensions of the blocks are set out in the attachment. Where necessary the repairs may have to be by pour of mass concrete using reinforcement. Normally we undertake a repairs survey in spring to identify works and seek quotes with awarding of contract to undertake works in late summer. Except in emergencies, we tend to undertake repairs predominantly from September to October. Repairs are undertaken working with the tides, consideration of the weather and sea state. At this stage we are seeking to ascertain who can manufacture these blocks before developing a specification and procurement process.

Planning Information

The Request for Information documents can be accessed here http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05277e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2AD
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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