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title: "Canvey Lake Dredging"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ca1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Canvey Lake Dredging

Buyer: CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ca1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Canvey Lake Dredging" is being initiated by Castle Point Borough Council, located in Benfleet, United Kingdom. This tender is within the works category, specifically focusing on dredging and environmental improvement works. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with expressions of interest required by 26th May 2026, and the contract period scheduled from 1st December 2026 to 31st March 2027. The project aims to address the desilting of Canvey Lake, considering the habitat's safety and the optimal use of silt, with a budget capped at £500,000. Interested suppliers can express their interest using reference OPEN2026902 via the Open system.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dredging and environmental improvement works. Companies with solutions that ensure environmental protection and innovation in silt management would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process encourages suppliers to propose cost-effective strategies for prioritised lake areas due to budget constraints. Firms with experience in managing similar projects or possessing versatile environmental technologies are likely to leverage this opportunity for growth and demonstrate value to Castle Point Borough Council, potentially leading to further collaborations or contracts in the environmental sector.

## Notice

To remove (dredge) silt from Canvey Lake, the suppliers solution will need to include:- Ensuring the safety of the wildlife habitat of the lake during the removal Considering the best use of the silt i.e. should it be taken away, or reused to improve banks and islands Budget is limited to a maximum of PS500k which may not cover the whole lake area, so the solution should include determining which area or areas of the lake are to be de-silted

### Planning Information

Expressions of interest should be completed via the Open system, using reference OPEN2026902 https://www.open-uk.org/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038518-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BENFLEET |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS7 1TF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Castle Point |
| Electoral ward | Thundersley South |
| Westminster constituency | Castle Point |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252124 - Dredging and pumping works
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 11:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038518-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038518-2026
  28th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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