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Damboard Replacement Project - Re-design of Stop Log support structures

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Damboard Replacement Project - Re-design of Stop Log support structures" has been conducted by Hartlepool Borough Council, situated in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The tender, now in the award stage, involves marine engineering consultancy services to redesign stop log support structures. The project is part of the engineering services category, located in the UKC11 region. The contract was awarded to BECKETT RANKINE LIMITED after a direct procurement method, which was below threshold without competition, given their prior involvement in the project's design and consultancy phases. Key dates include the contract signing on 12 February 2026, with the project period spanning from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with expertise in marine engineering, to contribute to infrastructure enhancement projects. Though the contract has been awarded, businesses can gain insights into similar procurement processes and align their capabilities for future opportunities in public authority projects. BECKETT RANKINE LIMITED, an SME based in London, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to compete in tenders requiring specialised design amendments and rapid execution. Businesses with capacities for strategic consultancy in similar niche areas could position themselves favourably for related projects initiated by councils and governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Damboard Replacement Project - Re-design of Stop Log support structures

Notice Description

This contract serves as an exemption and is outside of normal HBC Contract Procedure Rules. The Damboard Replacement Project began in 2021 and original optioneering was carried out by Beckett Rankine. Beckett Rankine completed a detailed design in 2024 and it was recommended to carry out Ground Investigation work. This was delayed until 2025 as the estimate for the cost of the stoplogs was well in excess of the available budget and a decision by the board was needed to re-establish the project strategy. Following the completion of the ground investigation work it was proposed to appoint marine engineering consultants to advise on a pre-construction agreement process, but the projected costs combined with a reduction in the budget meant that the majority of the revised budget would be spent on fees. As it is now proposed to carry out soft market testing of the stoplog solution, it is necessary, in order to obtain accurate and reliable estimates from contractors, to have a detailed design that could be implemented as otherwise the estimates will be subject to too many caveats and assumptions to make them worthwhile. As Beckett Rankine have carried out all the marine engineering consultancy and design work on the project to date they are in a position to carry out the design amendment work most cost-effectively and rapidly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013047-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,212 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECKETT RANKINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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