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title: "Design and Construction of the Flood Barrier and Walls - Lowestoft Main Contract"
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# Design and Construction of the Flood Barrier and Walls - Lowestoft Main Contract

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfb78426-7ed5-499d-b811-cff67f81af0f

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## Summary

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The contract for the design and construction of the flood barrier and walls in Lowestoft has been awarded by East Suffolk Council. This major flood-prevention works project, valued at £38,000,000, falls under the industry category of flood-prevention works and flood-defences maintenance. Located in the East of England, the contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd. The procurement process, which utilised a call-off from the Scape Procure framework, is now at the Award stage, with the contract period running from 1st October 2018 to 2nd October 2020. The announcement was published on 10th September 2024, signifying the completion of the tender process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale civil engineering and flood defense construction. Companies equipped to handle flood-prevention infrastructure projects will find this contract particularly beneficial for showcasing their expertise and capability, thus supporting business growth and enhancing their portfolio. While the contract has been awarded to a large enterprise, smaller subcontractors and specialists in flood-defence maintenance may find subsequent opportunities to collaborate and participate in various capacities within the project.

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## Notice

Contract Award Notice only- contract to deliver the Lowestoft Flood Risk Management Project through the public owned Scape Procure framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c10ab92-00d7-4988-acb7-01e08b918466 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 2 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c10ab92-00d7-4988-acb7-01e08b918466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c10ab92-00d7-4988-acb7-01e08b918466
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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