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Martello E Enabling Works - Preliminary Market Engagement

TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tendring District Council, in collaboration with Essex County Council, is planning a public procurement process for the Martello E Enabling Works. The initiative focuses on specialist enabling works for Martello Tower E, a Grade II Listed and Scheduled Monument located in Clacton-on-Sea. This planning phase aims to engage with the market as part of a broader community regeneration programme aimed at conserving historical coastal defence structures. Interested parties are invited to engage via the Proactis ProContract portal, with a milestone due by 6th April 2026. The project is tagged under the construction works category, reflecting a significant opportunity within the UKH3 region. Currently, the procurement is in the planning stage, set to commence on 1st July 2026 and complete by 1st July 2027.

Businesses involved in construction, heritage conservation, and environmental monitoring are well-suited to compete in this tender. The project offers an opportunity for growth by engaging in the stabilisation and redevelopment of historical structures. With a gross budget of £900,000, the procurement process seeks expertise in protective construction, environmental controls, and historical conservation practices. Participation offers exploratory engagement with a prominent public authority, fostering potential future collaborations. This procurement leverages the expertise of sub-central government entities, presenting valuable opportunities for businesses with a focus on construction work within the heritage sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Martello E Enabling Works - Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Description

Tendring District Council, supported by Essex County Council, is seeking to engage with the market regarding a programme of specialist enabling works for Martello Tower E, a Grade II Listed and Scheduled Monument located on the seafront at Clacton-on-Sea. Martello Tower E forms part of a wider community regeneration programme aimed at conserving historic coastal defence structures and sensitively repurposing them for future community and cultural use. The enabling-works package is focused on addressing urgent building condition issues, stabilising the historic fabric, and preparing the structure for future redevelopment. Works will include (not necessarily in this sequence) Erection of a full protective portal-frame enclosure ("The Box") to permit building drying-out and safe access/security Lifting, numbering, recording, and secure on-site (within "The Box") storage of heritage stone elements (copings, gundeck slabs, timber floor components Installation of UKPN power supply, task lighting, potentially dehumidification systems, extract fans, and background heating Ground floor exposure works, including careful removal of mastic asphalt and fill to reveal historic brick vaults Environmental monitoring, protective measures, and controls aligned with Scheduled Monument Consent requirements Provision for public-facing communication needs, site visit accommodation, and long-term monitoring arrangements Potentially a separate contract for possession of site, maintaining the temporary structure and ongoing environmental monitoring

Planning Information

This notice is not a call for competition and does not pre‑judge or guarantee participation in any future procurement. The Market Engagement Information Pack and accompanying questionnaire will be made available via the Proactis ProContract portal. Interested organisations are invited to take part by: Visiting: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities Searching for Essex County Council Selecting project reference EPP0222/Ten_11 - Martello Tower E Enabling Works Clicking "Express Interest" Downloading the Market Engagement Pack and completing the questionnaire before the deadline Important information: This market engagement exercise is purely informational and does not affect any future procurement process, evaluation, or tender timetable. Responding is entirely optional and will not advantage or disadvantage any supplier. Essex County Council and Tendring District Council accept no liability for any costs incurred in responding. All communications must be submitted through the ProContract messaging function. Supplier registration on Proactis is free. Technical support is available via the Proactis Helpdesk at: https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023572-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TENDRING DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLACTON-ON-SEA
Postcode
CO15 1SE
Post Town
Colchester
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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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