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title: "The Continuation of Pre-Construction Activities and the Provision of Early Works - Leigh Port Regeneration via SCAPE Civil Engineering Generation 3 Framework"
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# The Continuation of Pre-Construction Activities and the Provision of Early Works - Leigh Port Regeneration via SCAPE Civil Engineering Generation 3 Framework

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88197e76-81dd-4643-92cd-e085510e3238

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Leigh Port Regeneration Scheme in Southend-on-Sea has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, Southend-on-Sea Borough Council, has awarded a contract to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd for the continuation of pre-construction activities and the provision of early works. This project falls under the construction works category, specifically involving architectural, engineering, and inspection services. The contract is for works located in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a value of £700,000, commencing on 24th July 2026 and concluding by 31st December 2026. The contract was a direct award call-off from the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework Generation 3.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering and construction works. Companies specialising in design development, site preparation, and stakeholder engagement within the construction industry can find growth potential through sub-contracting or partnership opportunities with Balfour Beatty. Although the contract is not directly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, these entities might explore opportunities as indirect suppliers or service providers within the framework of this comprehensive regeneration project. The strategic location and substantial investment highlight the importance of this project for businesses aiming to strengthen their portfolio in large-scale civil engineering activities.

## Notice

Continuation of pre-construction activities and the provision of early works for the Leigh Port Regeneration Scheme, Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea. The works include the continuation of design development, surveys, investigations, stakeholder engagement activities, site preparation works and other early works associated with the regeneration of Leigh Port and the proposed dredging of the adjacent channel. This contract has been awarded as a direct award call-off under the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework (Generation 3) to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd. The framework was originally advertised under Find a Tender Notice Reference 2022/S 000-034614. (Contract Award Notice Identifier 2022/S 000-034614; Procurement Identifier:ocds-h6vhtk-0300b9) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034614-2022 Additional information: The contract has been awarded via direct award in accordance with the terms of the SCAPE Civil Engineering Framework Generation 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a432cef4-2da2-46f0-8b4b-28725c111c74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a432cef4-2da2-46f0-8b4b-28725c111c74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a432cef4-2da2-46f0-8b4b-28725c111c74
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034614-2022

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