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Reconstruction of Breakwater at Mermaid Beach, Folkestone

Folkestone and Hythe District Council

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04 Sep 2026 at 13:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe is procuring marine civil engineering works to reconstruct the breakwater at Mermaid Beach, Folkestone. The requirement is to recover, repair and reinstate six precast concrete walkway units, each weighing 32 tonnes, forming part of the beach’s breakwater infrastructure. The work is classified as breakwater construction and is a works contract rather than a supply or consultancy opportunity. Delivery is at Mermaid Beach in Folkestone, on a public access beach. The council is seeking a contractor able to undertake heavy coastal construction and repair activities, manage work in a marine environment and restore the walkway units as required.

The procurement has reached tender: the council invited organisations to submit offers through a one-stage open procedure and below-threshold open competition. Enquiries had to be submitted by 18 September 2026 at 23:59, and tenders must be returned electronically through the Kent Business Portal by 25 September 2026 at 13:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 19 October to 31 December 2026, with an option to extend to 31 January 2027 or as required to complete the works. Its estimated value is £175,000 excluding VAT and £210,000 including VAT. Evaluation is based on total tender price at 70%, previous experience at 10%, project delivery at 10% and safety management at 10%.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized contractors with marine civil engineering capability and experience of comparable coastal or breakwater works. Bidders must provide three examples of marine civil engineering works completed within the previous five years, including client, timing, value, scope and relevance to the Mermaid Beach approach. The tender also requires a credible plan covering mobilisation, resourcing and project management. Contractors need the capacity to recover, repair and reinstate six 32-tonne precast units, coordinate delivery in a coastal setting and complete the works within the required programme. Strong public-site safety arrangements are essential, including protecting operatives and securing the beach work area to prevent public access during construction.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reconstruction of Breakwater at Mermaid Beach, Folkestone

Notice Description

Folkestone and Hythe District Council (FHDC) wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the recovery, repair, and reinstatement of six 32t precast concrete walkway units located at Mermaid Beach, Folkestone and invites organisations to submit a tender to meet FHDC's requirements. This tender will be conducted using a one-stage 'open' procedure. The contract is anticipated to start October 2026 and continue for a period of 3 months (with capacity to extend by up to one month or as required).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended up to one month or as required for the completion of the works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f249
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083907-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45243200 - Breakwater construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Postcode Area
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent
Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Further Information

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