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Blue Heart Integrated Flood Warning-Eastbourne

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Blue Heart Integrated Flood Warning-Eastbourne" project, classified under development consultancy services within the services sector. The procurement, associated with coastal-defence and flood-prevention works, was located in Eastbourne, UK, region UKJ2. The procedure adopted was a direct award from the SEWTAPS Framework Agreement and concluded without prior publication due to technical reasons limiting competition. Notably, the contract was signed on 3 April 2026, with Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd securing the award valued at GBP 57,113.

This tender presents notable prospects for consultancy firms specializing in environmental protection and engineering, particularly those focusing on flood prevention and coastal management. Businesses like Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd, which can demonstrate technical expertise and a capacity for delivering specialized services with limited competition, are well-positioned to benefit from opportunities such as this. The direct award method highlights the importance of maintaining an active presence within established frameworks and networks to capitalize on similar exclusive procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Blue Heart Integrated Flood Warning-Eastbourne

Notice Description

Phase 2 of a flood warning modelling project for Eastbourne

Lot Information

Lot 1

Phase 2 of a flood warning modelling project for Eastbourne following successful completion of phase 1.

Procurement Information

Direct award from SEWTAPS Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06999b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

45243000 - Coastal-defence works

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,113 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20262 months 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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