Planning

Canvey Lake Dredging

CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Canvey Lake Dredging" is being initiated by Castle Point Borough Council, located in Benfleet, United Kingdom. This tender is within the works category, specifically focusing on dredging and environmental improvement works. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with expressions of interest required by 26th May 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 1st December 2026 to 31st March 2027. The project aims to address the desilting of Canvey Lake, considering the habitat's safety and the optimal use of silt, with a budget capped at £500,000. Interested suppliers can express their interest using reference OPEN2026902 via the Open system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dredging and environmental improvement works. Companies with solutions that ensure environmental protection and innovation in silt management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages suppliers to propose cost-effective strategies for prioritised lake areas due to budget constraints. Firms with experience in managing similar projects or possessing versatile environmental technologies are likely to leverage this opportunity for growth and demonstrate value to Castle Point Borough Council, potentially leading to further collaborations or contracts in the environmental sector.

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Notice Title

Canvey Lake Dredging

Notice Description

To remove (dredge) silt from Canvey Lake, the suppliers solution will need to include:- Ensuring the safety of the wildlife habitat of the lake during the removal Considering the best use of the silt i.e. should it be taken away, or reused to improve banks and islands Budget is limited to a maximum of PS500k which may not cover the whole lake area, so the solution should include determining which area or areas of the lake are to be de-silted

Planning Information

Expressions of interest should be completed via the Open system, using reference OPEN2026902 https://www.open-uk.org/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ca1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038518-2026
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

45252124 - Dredging and pumping works

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 May 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Further Information

Notice Documents

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