Tender

Coastal Defence Window (core) sampling at Hunstanton, Norfolk

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk is inviting tenders for coastal defence works at Hunstanton, Norfolk. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a focus on the industry category of coastal-defence and site-investigation services. The tender title is "Coastal Defence Window (core) sampling at Hunstanton, Norfolk," involving sampling every 25m along a 1.5km promenade to assess structural integrity. The anticipated start date for the works is February 2026, with completion by March 2026. The tender period ends on 23 January 2026, offering potential business opportunities in the United Kingdom's UKH16 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical investigations, concrete testing, and coastal defence works. Companies with expertise in these areas are encouraged to submit proposals to grow their portfolio and enter the public works sector. The procurement method is open competition, making it accessible for SMEs and larger entities. The Borough Council prioritises quality criteria like methodology and environmental risk assessment, alongside pricing, making it favourable for organisations with advanced technical skills and competitive pricing strategies. Successful completion could enhance business reputation and visibility in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082768-2025
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

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
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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