Award

Folkestone to Hythe Beach Management Works 2025-30

THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 13:35

TenderCancellation

20 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Award

20 Nov 2025 at 15:56

Award

18 Aug 2025 at 07:45

Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 18:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe concerns the "Beach Management Works 2025-30," intended to maintain coastal defences from Fisherman's Beach, Hythe to Folkestone Harbour. The project falls under the works category "Coastal-defence works" and involves shingle beach recycling and re-grading to protect against erosion and landslip. Located in the South East England region (UKJ44), the contract commenced on 24 November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 2 November 2028, with a potential 2-year extension until 2030. The procurement method was open competition, executed below threshold, and the process progressed to the award stage with the award notice published on 4 December 2025.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in coastal engineering and environmental management, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, as evidenced by Chunnel Plant Hire and Contractors Limited, a successful SME bidder. The estimated contract value of £2.3 million allows for substantial growth prospects for companies adept in beach management and coastal defence. Firms with capabilities in handling works of this nature can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and improve their service offerings, aligning with environmental sustainability goals and community protection needs.

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Notice Title

Folkestone to Hythe Beach Management Works 2025-30

Notice Description

Provision of Beach Management work to maintain the coastline from Folkestone to Hythe. The principal objective of the works is to maintain the existing standard of coastal defences along the Shepway District Council frontage between Fisherman's Beach, Hythe to the Harbour at Folkestone in order to maintain the standard of protection. This will be achieved through the recycling and re-grading of the existing shingle beaches. This will raise and stabilise beach levels to provide protection to the sea wall and thus reduce the risk of coastal erosion and landslip reactivation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079751-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active, Cancelled

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL OF FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Mrs Mhairi Richards
Contact Email
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441303853401

Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHUNNEL PLANT HIRE AND CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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