---
title: "RDC AB Replacement of Bexhill Seafront Fountain (ESPH729 JB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d285"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# RDC AB Replacement of Bexhill Seafront Fountain (ESPH729 JB)

Buyer: ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d285

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## Summary

Rother District Council, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, is currently in the planning stage for the replacement of the Bexhill Seafront Fountain, with the project titled "RDC AB Replacement of Bexhill Seafront Fountain (ESPH729 JB)." This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on construction work for water projects. A preliminary engagement phase is scheduled to conclude on the 28th of November 2025, allowing prospective suppliers to provide their input on how to best package and scope the upcoming procurement opportunity. The full contract period for this project is anticipated to begin on the 1st of January 2026 and end on the 31st of December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in construction work for water projects, to engage early in the process and influence the procurement strategy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to participate, as the project is deemed suitable for smaller businesses. By engaging with the East Sussex Procurement Hub through this preliminary market engagement, businesses can position themselves advantageously when the contracting process officially opens.

## Notice

The Council and the East Sussex Procurement Hub are at an early stage in development of its proposals for the Replacement of the Bexhill Seafront Fountain and seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially advantageous way of packaging and scoping any future procurement opportunity.

### Planning Information

Preliminary Engagement for Bexhill Water Fountain. For more information see: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072767-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEXHILL-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN39 3JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Rother |
| Electoral ward | Bexhill Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bexhill and Battle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 12:36 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072767-2025
- 23 Oct 2025 at 13:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067841-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072767-2025
  11th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067841-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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