Tender

Coastal Defence Window (core) sampling at Hunstanton, Norfolk

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk has initiated a tender for a Coastal Defence Window (core) sampling at Hunstanton, Norfolk, under the procurement title "Coastal Defence Window (core) sampling at Hunstanton, Norfolk." The process is currently active and aims to ensure structural integrity through geotechnical investigations along the promenade deck at Hunstanton. The procurement falls under the "works" category, with a particular focus on coastal defence and site-investigation services. Situated in the UKH16 region of the United Kingdom, the submission deadline for this open competition is set for 23rd January 2026. The main procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, offering opportunities for timely and efficient project execution.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical and structural engineering consultancy, coastal defence works, and technical inspection and testing services. Particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the tender values are £85,000 net amount with a gross amount of £102,000. With quality criteria heavily weighted towards methodology, environmental risk assessment, and experience, businesses with a strong track record in these areas will be competitive. The anticipated commencement of the works in February 2026 suggests readiness to engage swiftly and deliver innovative solutions as part of this strategic infrastructure project. The project also promises longer-term engagement with additional opportunities for those contributing to detailed structural design commencing in April 2026.

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Notice Title

Coastal Defence Window (core) sampling at Hunstanton, Norfolk

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement for a specialist contractor to undertake window (core) sampling through the Hunstanton Coastal Defence promenade deck, as per recommendations of geotechnical investigations. Window samples are required every 25m along the 1.5km of the promenade to confirm the presence of voids and their extent. This will inform the amount of void infilling which is required as part of the capital works project. Some concrete window samples will also be sent for lab testing to confirm the concrete strength which will feed into the design for promenade works. Pencil cores will also be taken at 2-3 locations along the wave-return wall (Sections E, C and B) to confirm the strength of the concrete which is the same age as the promenade deck. Anticipated commencement date for works is February 2026. Outcomes from these window (core) samples will then be used for the detailed structural engineering design which is due to commence April 2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-King%27s-Lynn:-Coastal-defence-works./9DVY82J358 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9DVY82J358

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001712-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£102,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Jane Mitchell
Contact Email
procurementtenders@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01553 616538

Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
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

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