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BLACKPOOL SOUTH SHORE AND MANCHESTER SQUARE OBC STUDIES

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 08:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Blackpool South Shore and Manchester Square OBC Studies" has been completed under the management of Blackpool Council, a regional authority located in Blackpool, UK. This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on design consultancy services related to sea defence work, as part of the Blackpool Coast Protection Strategy. The procurement utilised a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition and drew on the Construction Professional Services RM6165 Framework. Blackpool Council awarded the contract to Jacobs U.K Limited, with the agreement signed on 29th April 2026, amounting to £466,917. The key delivery locations for this project are Manchester Pumping Station and Blackpool South Shore Seebee Units, situated in the UKD42 region.

This consultancy tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, environmental consultancy, and coastal defence strategies. Firms possessing expertise in these areas can offer innovative solutions for shore protection, thereby enhancing local infrastructure resilience. Large-scale enterprises like Jacobs U.K Limited, which succeeded in securing this opportunity, demonstrate suitability due to their expansive resources and established track record in complex infrastructure projects. Businesses aiming to expand their client base within regional authorities or looking to diversify their project portfolio in environmental design consultancy should consider pursuing similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

BLACKPOOL SOUTH SHORE AND MANCHESTER SQUARE OBC STUDIES

Notice Description

Sea Defence Consultancy work as part of the Blackpool Coast Protection Strategy

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sea Defence Consultancy work as part of the Blackpool Coast Protection Strategy at two locations Manchester Pumping Station and Blackpool South Shore Seebee Units, Squires Gate

Procurement Information

Procured via a compliant Framework - Construction Professional Services RM6165

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ed0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039642-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£466,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

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