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The Retrieval and Installation of Rock Bags at Thorpeness Beach

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process titled "The Retrieval and Installation of Rock Bags at Thorpeness Beach," which falls under the industry category of Coastal-defence and Marine construction works. The contracting authority is based in Woodbridge, UKH14, and the procurement reached the award and contract stage on 30th March 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised, proceeding below the threshold without competition, and Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd was awarded the contract. The project involves placing approximately 50 metres of rock bags to protect homes at Thorpeness Beach, starting from 24th March 2026 and concluding on 17th April 2026. The contract is valued at around £92,785.43 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in civil engineering and coastal protection works, particularly those capable of executing complex marine construction projects. Large enterprises similar to Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd, which possess the required experience, resources, and expertise in handling such works, would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The contract encourages partnerships and expansions into regional projects aimed at mitigating coastal erosion and protecting residential infrastructure, thus fostering business growth in the specialised sector of coastal defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Retrieval and Installation of Rock Bags at Thorpeness Beach

Notice Description

To place approximately 50m of rock bags at Thorpeness in continuation of a privately funded scheme being delivered by Thorpeness CIC. The rock bags will protect 24 homes to the southern end of North End Avenue from the risk of coastal overtopping while investigation into the longer term requirements are undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067791
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028984-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

45244000 - Marine construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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