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title: "Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme - Construction Contractor"
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# Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme - Construction Contractor

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04baddc2-2dbd-4aa9-be58-3d2a5f381868

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## Summary

The Portsmouth City Council is initiating a tender for the "Southsea Coastal Defence Scheme - Construction Contractor," aimed at enhancing flood defences along the Southsea seafront. This project falls under the coastal-defence works industry category and is located in Hampshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 24th May 2019. The anticipated contract duration is from 9th September 2019 to 8th September 2029, with a total estimated cost ranging between £95 million and £110 million.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for construction businesses, particularly those with experience in major infrastructure projects and coastal works. Contractors with capabilities in early contractor involvement and those familiar with NEC4 Engineering Construction Contracts would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this scheme not only offers a chance to be part of a significant local infrastructure initiative but also to contribute to long-term climate resilience and community enhancement along the Southsea coastline.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council, the 'Council', in collaboration with the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership (ESCP) is seeking to appoint a major coastal defence contractor to deliver a significant programme of works to provide new improved flood defences at Southsea seafront. Principle design work (RIBA Stage 3) has been completed following extensive consultation and a planning application is targeted for submission in May 2019. For further information on the Scheme, please visit: https://southseacoastalscheme.org.uk/ The core objectives of the scheme are as follows: o To reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion to all properties and infrastructure within the Southsea flood cell. o Provide a minimum standard of protection of 0.5% AEP (1 in 200 year) for the scheme frontage against flooding and coastal erosion for the next 100 years, including for climate change effects. o Identify and exploit opportunities for enhancement of the wider realm o Incorporate environmental enhancement initiatives where possible. The Southsea Coastal Scheme (the Scheme) is a significant infrastructure project of the area to reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion. The Scheme covers 4.5km (2.8miles) of coastline from the Long Curtain Moat in the west to the Eastney Battery in the east. The seafront, along with Southsea Common, is a focal point for recreation and tourism and is hugely important for the city. The Scheme divides Southsea frontage into six frontages which will be built in phases, so it will not encompass the entire seafront at one time. Whilst the Council cannot commit to a firm programme at this point a target date for start on site has been set as March 2020. The term of the contract cannot be accurately defined at this point and will be determined by completion of the scope of work, however the Council currently estimates a term of 8-10 years. The Council estimates that delivery of the Scheme in its entirety may cost in the region of ?95m - ?110m. This figure includes all pre-construction and construction activities that the Council may require the successful contractor to undertake. The contractor will be required to work with the Council on a two-stage open book basis with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) provided as the first stage. It is envisaged that the contractor will be secured to deliver the works under an NEC4 Engineering Construction Contract (ECC) Option C with X22 (ECI) on a build only basis, however this is currently under review and will be defined within the tender pack. The Council will execute this procurement process in accordance with the 'Restricted Procedure' as set out within the 'Public Contracts Regulations (2015)' which encompasses an initial shortlisting phase prior to inviting tenders from the shortlisted contractors. In the interest of managing bidding costs for all parties the Council envisages... Additional information: Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the following project - INSERT THE NAME OF THE PROJECT. The full details and ability to express an interest will be via our e-sourcing system Intend. This filepath will take you to the relevant area of Intend, https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current Once on the page you can either scroll down or use the search function to find the relevant project. Should you have any problems with the above link, please contact us on 023 9268 8235 or email: procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff86b47-6063-4a77-87f4-2beb19e95647 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2019 - 8 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff86b47-6063-4a77-87f4-2beb19e95647

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ff86b47-6063-4a77-87f4-2beb19e95647
  23rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://southseacoastalscheme.org.uk/

## Provenance

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