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title: "The Retrieval and Installation of Rock Bags at Thorpeness Beach"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067791"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# The Retrieval and Installation of Rock Bags at Thorpeness Beach

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067791

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process titled "The Retrieval and Installation of Rock Bags at Thorpeness Beach," which falls under the industry category of Coastal-defence and Marine construction works. The contracting authority is based in Woodbridge, UKH14, and the procurement reached the award and contract stage on 30th March 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised, proceeding below the threshold without competition, and Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd was awarded the contract. The project involves placing approximately 50 metres of rock bags to protect homes at Thorpeness Beach, starting from 24th March 2026 and concluding on 17th April 2026. The contract is valued at around £92,785.43 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in civil engineering and coastal protection works, particularly those capable of executing complex marine construction projects. Large enterprises similar to Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd, which possess the required experience, resources, and expertise in handling such works, would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The contract encourages partnerships and expansions into regional projects aimed at mitigating coastal erosion and protecting residential infrastructure, thus fostering business growth in the specialised sector of coastal defence.

## Notice

To place approximately 50m of rock bags at Thorpeness in continuation of a privately funded scheme being delivered by Thorpeness CIC. The rock bags will protect 24 homes to the southern end of North End Avenue from the risk of coastal overtopping while investigation into the longer term requirements are undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028984-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,785 |

## Status

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

## 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 | JACKSON CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028984-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028984-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk
- http://www.jackson-civils.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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