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Mersea Island Stock Fencing

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for the construction of Mersea Island Stock Fencing. This contract, focused on creating a biodiversity net gain site at East Mersea for cattle grazing, falls under the 'works' industry category. The process reached the award stage on 16th January 2026, with the contract set to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude on 30th April 2026. Located within the UK region UKH36, the procurement process was conducted as a limited competition below the threshold. Key legal guidance was provided by the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. The potential for fencing CPV code 45342000 was the central focus within this tender.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential, especially for SMEs involved in construction and fencing. KJR Contracts Limited, an SME itself, was the successful supplier, demonstrating that smaller enterprises can effectively compete and secure contracts with sub-central public authorities like Essex County Council. Such contracts can provide stable project-based income and facilitate entry into public sector procurement processes for similarly positioned companies. Businesses with expertise in sustainable land development or environmental management services may find similar future opportunities to be advantageous for expanding their portfolios in preserving ecological sites.

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Notice Title

Mersea Island Stock Fencing

Notice Description

Provide fencing for a new biodiversity net gain site at East Mersea which will be converted to grassland with thick scrub edges, where cattle grazing will be introduced.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45342000 - Erection of fencing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,820 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KJR CONTRACTS

Further Information

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