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09 Jul 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here involves Southend-on-Sea City Council, a public authority in the UK focused on critical infrastructure maintenance. This contract, under the title "Pier Track Decking," pertains to the industry category of railway construction works, specifically for the repairs of Southend Pier train track decking. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, this comprehensive project includes the replacement of track bearers and deck boarding, with a total contract value of £400,000 over a three-year period. The process reached the award stage as of 9th July 2026, with the contract signed on 2nd July 2026, and its execution period commencing from 20th July 2026 to 19th July 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in construction and infrastructure maintenance. The project has been awarded to EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION LTD, a company that could serve as a model for other businesses looking to engage in public contracts. Companies specialising in railway construction works and those capable of executing large-scale decking repairs will find such opportunities beneficial, particularly given the project's sub-central government affiliation and the structured procurement process. By showcasing their expertise in similar works, businesses can position themselves competitively in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Pier Track Decking

Notice Description

Critical repairs to Southend Pier train track decking including the replacement of track bearers and deck boarding PS400,000.00 over 3 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234100 - Railway construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDMUNDS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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