Planning

RDC AB Replacement of Bexhill Seafront Fountain (ESPH729 JB)

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

11 Nov 2025 at 12:36

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

Rother District Council, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, is currently in the planning stage for the replacement of the Bexhill Seafront Fountain, with the project titled "RDC AB Replacement of Bexhill Seafront Fountain (ESPH729 JB)." This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on construction work for water projects. A preliminary engagement phase is scheduled to conclude on the 28th of November 2025, allowing prospective suppliers to provide their input on how to best package and scope the upcoming procurement opportunity. The full contract period for this project is anticipated to begin on the 1st of January 2026 and end on the 31st of December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction work for water projects, to engage early in the process and influence the procurement strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to participate, as the project is deemed suitable for smaller businesses. By engaging with the East Sussex Procurement Hub through this preliminary market engagement, businesses can position themselves advantageously when the contracting process officially opens.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDC AB Replacement of Bexhill Seafront Fountain (ESPH729 JB)

Notice Description

The Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub are at an early stage in development of its proposals for the Replacement of the Bexhill Seafront Fountain and seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially advantageous way of packaging and scoping any future procurement opportunity.

Planning Information

Preliminary Engagement for Bexhill Water Fountain. For more information see: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d285
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072767-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Bennett
Contact Email
procurement@rother.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN39 3JX
Post Town
Tonbridge
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rother
Electoral Ward
Bexhill Central
Westminster Constituency
Bexhill and Battle

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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