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title: "Request for Information for The Manufacture of Sea Wall Blocks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05277e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information for The Manufacture of Sea Wall Blocks

Buyer: LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05277e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Lewes District Council, focuses on the Request for Information for the Manufacture of Sea Wall Blocks at Peacehaven, East Sussex. This public authority procurement, currently in the planning stage, falls under the industry category of construction structures and materials. The location for this procurement is within the United Kingdom, specifically the UKJ region. A key milestone includes the Request for Information documents set to be engaged with by 16th June 2025, with further notifications anticipated on 1st September 2025. The contract is expected to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, indicating a long-term procurement opportunity.

This tender provides businesses involved in the construction and manufacture of materials with significant opportunities for growth. Specifically, firms capable of producing sea wall blocks will find this tender particularly suitable, given the need for producing and possibly repairing the blocks used for sea defences. Companies that are adept in working with concrete and reinforcement materials, including small and medium-sized enterprises, are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME suitability. This engagement in the early stages allows businesses to position themselves well for future specifications and the eventual procurement process.

## Notice

Lewes District Council are responsible for the management and maintenance of the cliff foot sea defences at Peacehaven, East Sussex. The sea defences are approximately 2.7km long and are accessible by two ramps cut into the cliffs. The ramps are constructed for vehicular access and there is a promenade/splash deck running the length of the defences. The defences were constructed in phases from 1970s to the 1990s. Attached are plans that illustrate defences. The sea wall is faced with sacrificial blocks that are faced with large flints within a cement/granite dust complex. The Council is seeking to undertake future repairs where appropriate using these blocks the dimensions of the blocks are set out in the attachment. Where necessary the repairs may have to be by pour of mass concrete using reinforcement. Normally we undertake a repairs survey in spring to identify works and seek quotes with awarding of contract to undertake works in late summer. Except in emergencies, we tend to undertake repairs predominantly from September to October. Repairs are undertaken working with the tides, consideration of the weather and sea state. At this stage we are seeking to ascertain who can manufacture these blocks before developing a specification and procurement process.

### Planning Information

The Request for Information documents can be accessed here
http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2AD |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 08:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027937-2025
  28th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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