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HBC JB Land Stability Consultancy Services (ESPH779)

Hastings Borough Council

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02 Oct 2026 at 14:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council commissioned ad-hoc independent geotechnical and land stability consultancy to support its planning and enforcement work. The adviser assesses whether development proposals can proceed safely in areas affected by complex geology, coastal cliffs, steep slopes and risks of ground instability or landslip. The work supports planning officers reviewing applicants’ land stability and geotechnical assessments, and enforcement officers investigating unauthorised works where stability concerns arise. The advice is intended to help the Council judge risks to property, infrastructure and public safety. This is a specialist professional service rather than construction or remedial works. The work relates to Hastings, in East Sussex, where the Council’s planning decisions and enforcement investigations take place.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Milvum Engineering Services Ltd. Hastings Borough Council used a below-threshold direct award without competition, so there was no competitive tender evaluation. The contract was signed on 16 September 2026 and runs from 16 September 2026 to 15 September 2027, with the Council able to extend it by up to two further 12-month periods, giving a latest possible end date of 15 September 2029. The contract value is £72,000 excluding VAT (£86,400 including VAT). The procurement was arranged as one lot. The award record identifies geological consultancy services, with delivery in East Sussex.

This contract demonstrates a requirement for independent, specialist geotechnical and land stability advice to inform local planning decisions and enforcement investigations in Hastings. A credible supplier for similar work would need to assess complex ground conditions, including coastal cliffs, steep slopes and land susceptible to instability or landslip, and provide clear professional advice on development safety and potential effects on property, infrastructure and public safety. The work also calls for the ability to review supporting assessments submitted with planning proposals and to advise enforcement officers investigating unauthorised works. The requirement is for responsive, ad-hoc consultancy rather than a large delivery programme. Milvum Engineering Services Ltd, a small or medium-sized business, was selected through a direct award; the source does not state specific qualifications, accreditations or other formal supplier criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HBC JB Land Stability Consultancy Services (ESPH779)

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council is located within an area of complex geology characterised by coastal cliffs, steep slopes and areas susceptible to ground instability and landslip. As a result, development proposals submitted to the Local Planning Authority frequently require supporting land stability and geotechnical assessments to demonstrate that development can be undertaken safely and without increasing risks to property, infrastructure or public safety. The Council requires access to specialist geotechnical and land stability expertise to: A) support planning officers in reviewing such submissions and determining whether development proposals are acceptable from a land stability perspective; and B) support planning enforcement officers during investigations into unauthorised works where land stability issues may arise. The purpose of this contract is to provide independent professional geotechnical advice to the Council on an ad-hoc basis in support of the planning application and enforcement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077fd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351220 - Geological consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hastings Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Milvum Engineering Services Ltd

Further Information

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