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Soft Bank and Embayment Repair Hampshire 2025/26

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:07

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Hampshire County Council, involved the project titled "Soft Bank and Embayment Repair Hampshire 2025/26." It is positioned within the works category, notably involving construction work for waterways. Hampshire County Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Winchester, facilitated this contract aimed at addressing erosion issues in the Hampshire section of the Basingstoke Canal, classified as an SSSI. The procurement was executed via a limited competition method, below the threshold, with the contract officially signed on 10 February 2026 and set to run from 25 February to 10 April 2026. Key delivery locations span various regions across the United Kingdom, from UKC to UKK.

The awarding of this tender to River and Canal Services Ltd presents significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs engaged in construction work related to waterways. The project requires expertise in repairing diffuse embayments and addressing erosion in environmentally sensitive areas, providing prospects for companies skilled in environmental management and construction. Given the specificity and technical nature, businesses specialising in waterway construction, particularly with experience in canal maintenance and repair, will find this procurement process particularly aligned with their capabilities. This tender also illustrates the integration of environmental considerations into construction projects, inviting businesses adept in collaborating with regulatory bodies such as Natural England.

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Notice Title

Soft Bank and Embayment Repair Hampshire 2025/26

Notice Description

This Contract Details Notice updates and corrects information contained in UK7 notice 2026/S 000-024419."

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts

45247100 - Construction work for waterways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,340,172 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIVER AND CANAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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