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title: "NEC 4 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (OPTION C) IN RELATION TO THE EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# NEC 4 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (OPTION C) IN RELATION TO THE EXCEAT BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ca551b3-4fce-42f1-9fc0-d244f0bfbf74

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has awarded a contract for the NEC 4 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option C) concerning the Exceat Bridge Replacement Project. The project, located in the South East of England, involves the realignment of the A259 and replacing the existing bridge with a new two-way bridge. Classified under construction work, the procurement was conducted through the Hampshire Regional Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Framework (HANTSGEN5), Lot 3, using a selective call-off procurement method. The contract, valued at £10,827,634.99, was awarded to Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited on 12th February 2026. The contract period will commence on 4th February 2026 and conclude on 3rd March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those experienced in civil engineering projects. Companies specialising in infrastructure development and landscaping can benefit from collaborative work and potential subcontracting opportunities. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), presenting an avenue for growth by engaging in substantial government projects. Moreover, large enterprises like Jackson Civil Engineering Group Limited, which have been chosen as the supplier, may find avenues to enhance their market presence and operational experience in regional construction and transportation frameworks.

## Notice

East Sussex County Council wishes to appoint a contractor to carry out works to realign the A259 in both directions, improve landscaping and replace the existing 'Exceat' bridge with a new two-way bridge crossing. The route to market for this procurement was via the Hampshire Regional Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation Framework (HANTSGEN5), Lot 3. The contract has now been awarded. The price stated is a target price (Option C) NEC 4. The end date is an estimate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564238cc-b067-4c4e-85d0-f5f0fd435c27 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,827,634 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,827,634 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564238cc-b067-4c4e-85d0-f5f0fd435c27

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/564238cc-b067-4c4e-85d0-f5f0fd435c27
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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