Tender

Cliff Stabilisation Works at Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for cliff stabilisation works at the Leas Cliff Coastal Park in Folkestone. This tender is under the 'tender' stage according to the Open Contracting Data Standard and involves works including soil nailing, netting, and erosion control. The procurement, carried out under an open competition method, is categorised under ground and cliff stabilisation works. The contract is valued at up to £300,000 GBP, and work is anticipated to commence in January 2026 for a duration of 8 weeks. Interested parties have until 21st November 2025 to submit their tenders, with enquiries closing on 14th November 2025. The relevant industry category falls under public authority - sub-central government within UKJ44.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in ground and geotechnical engineering, particularly those with expertise in executing cliff stabilisation projects. Companies with experience in similar works are encouraged to participate, with the evaluation criteria focusing on total tender sum, previous experience, and proposed project methodologies. The open procurement method signifies a competitive but inclusive bidding process, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios and establish a foothold in public infrastructure projects. Additionally, the geographical location in Folkestone presents an opportunity for local contractors to engage with region-specific projects which could bolster regional economic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cliff Stabilisation Works at Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone

Notice Description

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (F&HDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for cliff stabilization works at the Leas Cliff Coastal Park in Folkestone and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet F&HDC's requirements. The specific requirements for the contract are detailed in the Geotechnical Design Report at Appendix A. The work includes: * Soil nailing and flexible netting and erosion control mattress to be installed. * Passive (drape) netting of the slope below the soil nailed. * reinstatement of the railing at the Madeira Walk and a timber fence at the slope toe to separate the playground from the cliff. For clarity, the cliff in question is inland. i.e. not coastal defense works. The contract is anticipated to start January 2026 and expected to continue for a period of 8 weeks, unless an extension of time (only) arises. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Folkestone:-Ground-stabilisation-work./6TUBGA5QCG To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/6TUBGA5QCG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d487
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068687-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

45243110 - Cliff-stabilisation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Mhairi Richards
Contact Email
mhairi.richards@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01303853401

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
TLJ44 East Kent

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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