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title: "Contract Award Notice - SE_ CDF_ Eastbourne & Pevensey Coastal Defence (Phase 1)- OBC Stage"
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# Contract Award Notice - SE_ CDF_ Eastbourne & Pevensey Coastal Defence (Phase 1)- OBC Stage

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b09d62bc-921e-4584-b9da-6160f7028b45

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has successfully awarded a contract for the detailed design and support of the Coastal Defence Phase 1 project, covering Eastbourne and Pevensey. This procurement process, tagged under the civil engineering consultancy services category, is part of the broader Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne Coastal Management Programme. The contract was awarded to Jeremy Benn Associates Limited (t/a JBA Consulting) on 3rd June 2025 for a duration extending from 2nd June 2025 to 27th October 2027. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the project utilised a selective procurement method from a framework agreement, concluding its tender period on 7th April 2025. The contract carries a value of £3,100,000.

This project presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy, particularly those with experience in coastal defence projects. As the buying organisation is the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, firms with prior collaborations with governmental bodies may find this procurement beneficial for future prospects. The selected procurement method and the substantive project value indicate a competitive environment suitable for SMEs specialising in engineering consultancy to enhance their portfolios by engaging in large-scale environmental projects.

## Notice

The Consultant is required to deliver detailed design and support the Client with the Financial and Economic cases of the Full Business Case (FBC) for the Phase 1 project of Pevensey Bay to Eastbourne (PevEb) Coastal Management Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3984ef-3373-4d52-a91b-8d2b9d340472 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 27 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,971,260 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITED (T/A JBA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3984ef-3373-4d52-a91b-8d2b9d340472

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa3984ef-3373-4d52-a91b-8d2b9d340472
  10th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac64b708-063e-4b30-bd96-aea1c28bef4a
  EA Contract Tool rev 1.9.2a PevEb Phase 1 Detailed Design_200525_v0.4 SIGNED (With X5)_Redacted

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