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title: "Walpole Bay Sea Wall Replacement and Stabilisation Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c23"
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buyer: "THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Walpole Bay Sea Wall Replacement and Stabilisation Project

Buyer: THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c23

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## Summary

Thanet District Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Walpole Bay Sea Wall Replacement and Stabilisation Project," aimed at improving coastal protection in the Thanet District, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the construction industry, involves civil engineering works including the replacement and repair of sea walls at Walpole Bay. The tender process is currently active with deadlines for clarifications set for 1st May 2026, and tender submissions due by 15th May 2026. The contract is expected to commence in June 2026, lasting 20 weeks, reflecting a reduced scope compared to previous advertisements. A formal tender method has been chosen, with evaluation based on criteria outlined in the tender documents accessible via the Kent Business Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in coastal-defence and marine construction works to expand their portfolio. With a contract value estimated at £850,000, the project is geared towards civil engineering companies capable of delivering high-quality construction and repair services for coastal infrastructure. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring a diverse field of competitors. The open competition process facilitates fair participation, allowing qualified businesses to bid without pre-qualification barriers. By engaging in this project, successful bidders can enhance their reputation in the construction sector and contribute to important infrastructural development in the region.

## Notice

Thanet District Council wishes to select and appoint a suitable supplier for the provision of civil engineering construction works at Walpole Bay in the Thanet District, including the replacement of a section of sea wall, coping stabilisation, and concrete sea wall repairs, and invites prospective bidders to submit a Tender to meet the Employer's requirements. In order to maintain the level of coastal protection to the coastline between Newgate and Walpole Bay, a section of sea wall requires replacement. This includes replacement (including the design and manufacture) of precast sea wall coping blocks, replacement or realignment of the upper course of seawall blocks, replacement of the promenade slab, and in-situ concrete repairs. Please note that a previous Walpole Bay Coast Protection Scheme was advertised by UK4: Tender Notice with Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-082414 published on 12 December 2025. This procurement process was terminated under UK12: Procurement termination notice with Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-026997 published on 24 March 2026. The Council has considered the matters from the previous Tender, which resulted in the need to abandon this procurement and believes it has addressed these matters by removing some of the Conditions of Participation and reducing the scope of the works, which the Council now believes is more aligned to the project budget. Note the contract period has also been reduced from 22 weeks to 20 weeks to reflect the reduction in the scope of works under the new procurement referenced within this Notice. The Contract is anticipated to commence in June 2026 (date to be agreed upon completion of legal agreement) for a duration of 20 weeks. Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to this notice and available for suppliers to download and complete according to instructions contained. The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender documents. Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 01/05/2026. Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15/05/2026. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work./ZB3AS4ACK4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZB3AS4ACK4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031054-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARGATE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT9 1XZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Thanet |
| Electoral ward | Cliftonville West |
| Westminster constituency | East Thanet |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
- 45243300 - Sea wall construction work
- 45244000 - Marine construction works

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031054-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/ZB3AS4ACK4
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Margate:-Construction-work./ZB3AS4ACK4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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