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title: "Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a950"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a950

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme" focuses on Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, a public authority operating under sub-central government. This contract, awarded on 28th November 2025, is part of a tender initiated to address coastal defence needs at Hightown, located within the UKD73 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement method involved an open competition below the threshold, facilitating participation from various businesses. This project is categorised under the construction industry with key activities including sediment redistribution to mitigate coastal erosion and flood risks. The contracted period starts on the 1st of January 2026 and concludes by the end of September 2026, with a total value of £250,000.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in hydro-engineering, coastal management, and related construction works to expand their portfolios and contribute to significant environmental preservation efforts. Enterprises with experience in natural flood management and sediment handling could find this scheme particularly aligned with their capabilities. As an initiative supported by a reputable local government body, the project aligns with sustainable development goals, providing both immediate and long-term benefits, thereby offering substantial growth prospects for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the region.

## Notice

Sefton Council are one of the partners in the Alt Catchment Natural Flood Management (NFM) project, https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm. As one of the proposed NFM options Sefton Council are proposing a to nourish the foreshore and dunes at Hightown with material from the local sediment system due to an ongoing issue with erosion. Sefton Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the dune system through sediment redistribution, reducing coastal erosion and flood risk. The works will involve the movement of accumulated sediment from the Alt Channel back into the dune system and on the foreshore, targeted placement of sand and silt to strengthen weak points, and site restoration post works

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081491-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEETHAM HILL CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081491-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 07:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065413-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 09:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062762-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081491-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065413-2025
  15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062762-2025
  7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- http://www.cheethamhillconstruction.co.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm

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