--- title: "PL0085 Dovercourt Public Realm" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-24" --- # PL0085 Dovercourt Public Realm Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f36e8064-66a1-483e-adc3-00c649b8a363.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "PL0085 Dovercourt Public Realm" project, managed by Essex County Council, has reached the Award stage as of 24th July 2026. This contract pertains to the construction industry, specifically focusing on public realm improvements in Dovercourt, England. The scheme includes work at key locations such as Dovercourt Railway Station Forecourt and Marine Parade, with the total contract value amounting to £2,394,609. The project, which aims to revitalise the town centre through various streetscape enhancements, commenced on 13th May 2026 and is expected to conclude by 31st May 2028. The tender, classified under CPV code 45000000 for construction work, was awarded to M Group Highways Limited, with contract details indicating a preference towards small or medium enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in construction and urban development, especially those capable of executing complex streetscape and infrastructure projects. SMEs with expertise in large-scale public realm improvements, particularly in transforming urban landscapes and enhancing accessibility, stand to gain significantly from such contracts. Participating in this procurement process not only offers the potential for substantial economic return but also positions firms to contribute to significant urban revitalisation efforts, fostering long-term growth and sustainability in regional infrastructure development. ## Notice Contract for the delivery of Dovercourt Public Realm improvement scheme. The project will deliver a series of streetscape improvements along the Kingsway corridor to help revitalise the town centre. The scheme focuses on four main areas: * Dovercourt Railway Station Forecourt Footway improvements, rearrangement of existing station parking spaces including pick-up/drop-off and accessible spaces, additional trees and benches, and replanting of existing granite planters. * High Street Junction with Kingsway Asphalt surfacing to highlight crossing points, advanced stop lines, and new surfacing to emphasise the junction. * Harwich Library Forecourt Dovercourt Public Realm Improvements Scheme - Award of Contract & progression of Traffic Regulation Orders 4 Building out of footway into the carriageway to create additional public space, additional trees and feature benches, repositioning of cycle parking stands and widening and repaving of footways. * Marine Parade The scheme delivers minor improvements at the Kingsway and B1414 Marine Parade junction, including new concrete footway surfacing, upgraded paving and kerb alignments, and revised parking and disabled bays. Resurfacing of the carriageway and footway will be carried out alongside new surface water channels and gullies to suit updated levels. Existing parking, cycle stands and street furniture will be adjusted or replaced to integrate with the new layout outside the library. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b738a0-46d3-4deb-a682-7852c6d50d25 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 12 May 2026 - 30 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,394,609 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,394,609 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | M GROUP HIGHWAYS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b738a0-46d3-4deb-a682-7852c6d50d25 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58b738a0-46d3-4deb-a682-7852c6d50d25 24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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