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title: "ESPH CS RDC - Main Contractor for Camber Sands Welcome Centre (ESPH634) - AWARD"
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# ESPH CS RDC - Main Contractor for Camber Sands Welcome Centre (ESPH634) - AWARD

Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92e4ef42-6a42-41a7-9def-5b74bb81a7e9

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## Summary

Rother District Council has awarded a contract to Baxall Construction Ltd for the comprehensive refurbishment and extension of the visitor facilities and coastal office at Camber Car Park, transforming it into a new Welcome Centre. The project is situated in East Sussex, South East England, with a postal code of TN39 3JX. This contract, classified under CPV codes 45000000 (Construction work), 45210000 (Building construction work), and 45453100 (Refurbishment work), is in the Award stage and was issued through a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 23 May 2024, the contract commencing on 12 August 2024, and concluding on 18 April 2025. The total contract value is £1,690,862.56. The project aims at sustainable regeneration and enhancing visitor experience while boosting local tourism.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that specialise in low-cost, high-impact refurbishments of existing buildings. Companies with expertise in sustainability, construction, and refurbishment will find this project well-aligned with their skills, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration with architects DK-CM emphasizes high-quality delivery within a specified budget and timeline, making this an ideal project for businesses seeking to showcase their capability in delivering impactful community infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Rother District Council (are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to deliver the transformation of the existing visitor facilities and coastal office at Camber Car Park into a new Welcome Centre. Rother District Council has secured funding to refurbish and extend the two existing buildings at Camber car park. The works include a much-increased toilet provision and will support the running of coastal services throughout the year and particularly during the Summer season, including a larger first aid space, RNLI equipment storage and separate staffing areas for coastal staff and Operational Radcott partners. A new kiosk will offer opportunities to provide visitors with useful information, including nearby amenities and places of interest and details of local wildlife encouraging a better understanding of the unique sand dune environment. The project represents a substantial investment in visitor and community facilities by the Council. Linking the site to the wider East Sussex tourist industry including 1066 county. Accordingly, the character and quality of the proposals are intended to set a precedent and exemplar for future projects. A key focus of the grant funding and core project outcome is sustainable regeneration with these improvements core to the project brief helping Rother District Council meet its newly adopted Climate Strategy. The Council are therefore looking for a contractor with experience of working with existing buildings in delivering low-cost, high impact refurbishments. The successful contractor will work collaboratively alongside the architects, DK-CM, to deliver a high-quality build, within the defined budget and programme. Full information is provided in the document set.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e388c1-cc6b-4607-9c06-d031ac3aecf6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 18 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,690,862 |
| 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 | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EAST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN39 3JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAXALL CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2024 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e388c1-cc6b-4607-9c06-d031ac3aecf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e388c1-cc6b-4607-9c06-d031ac3aecf6
  29th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rother.gov.uk

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