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Structural and Civil Engineer for The Cattery Redevelopment

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by Southend-on-Sea City Council, focused on securing a Structural and Civil Engineer for The Cattery Redevelopment project dedicated to social housing. This project falls under the services category, particularly within the civil and structural engineering consultancy services industry, and is situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to MARKS HEELEY LIMITED on 5th February 2026. The total value of the contract is £42,000, and it covers a period from 5th February 2026 to 4th February 2028. The procurement method was classified as "Below threshold - unknown".

This tender presents significant opportunities for qualified engineering consultancies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public sector, especially those specialising in civil and structural engineering. With the involvement in social housing projects, companies can enhance their portfolio and contribute valuable expertise to community-based developments. SMEs such as MARKS HEELEY LIMITED, which have been awarded this specific contract, demonstrate the market's potential for small to medium-sized enterprises with the necessary technical capabilities and experience in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Structural and Civil Engineer for The Cattery Redevelopment

Notice Description

Role of Structural and Civil Engineer for The Cattery Redevelopment for Social Housing PS35,000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06493f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010611-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paulahattin@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARKS HEELEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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