--- title: "Swanage Green Seafront Stabilisation and Enhancement Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Swanage Green Seafront Stabilisation and Enhancement Scheme Buyer: SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c3fb.json) ## Summary Swanage Town Council is initiating the procurement process for the "Swanage Green Seafront Stabilisation and Enhancement Scheme," aimed at addressing ground movement and slope instability risks in key seafront areas. This scheme, classified under the engineering and construction industry, is in the planning stage. Located in Swanage, UK (region UKK), this transformational project seeks to safeguard and enhance public spaces adjoining the famed Jurassic Coast. The Council plans to host a virtual supplier briefing on 16th July 2026, aiming to engage the market and gather feedback by 31st July 2026, with the formal procurement process anticipated to commence in November 2026. Contract award and commencement are anticipated by March 2027. The procurement will explore a Design & Build model under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract framework. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering works, geotechnical services, and public space enhancements, ideal for SMEs capable of delivering comprehensive design and build solutions. Opportunities include ground stabilisation, public realm improvements, and the integration of infrastructure systems. With a budget indication of £6,000,000 to £7,200,000, this project offers the potential for substantial business growth, particularly for firms adept in innovative construction techniques and coastal regeneration projects. Engaging in the preliminary market discussions will provide valuable insights and positioning advantages, aligning offerings with the contracting authority’s stated requirements and objectives. ## Notice Swanage is a popular and thriving visitor destination, situated on the south coast adjacent to the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Green Seafront Ground Stabilisation and Enhancement Project is a transformational coastal regeneration and stabilisation scheme focused on protecting, enhancing and future-proofing a key section of the town's seafront, overlooking the beach. The project includes: * ground stabilisation and slope protection works * public realm improvements, including hard and soft landscaping * supporting infrastructure works, including drainage, utilities and highways interfaces The Contracting Authority is considering a Design & Build procurement model, under which the appointed contractor will be responsible for both the detailed design and construction of the works. A New Engineering Contract (NEC) Engineering and Construction Contract will be used. The procurement model and contracting approach will be finalised following feedback captured during the Preliminary Market Engagement. The scope is expected to include: * Technical design and construction of ground stabilisation works to include the following methodologies: soil nailing, soil/slope regrading, new retaining walls, repairs to existing retaining walls * Technical design and construction of structures, including accessible toilet facilities and hard landscaping including seafront plaza area, paths, viewpoints, ramps, steps and the creation of new site accesses * Technical design and construction of foul and surface water drainage requirements * Demolition of a former WWII gun emplacement * Technical design and construction of the infill of Walrond Road to create a continuous green seafront space reusing site arisings to limit import of materials * The installation of 46 beach huts * Technical design and Installation of services (electric/water) to supply events fields, accessible toilets, beach huts and proposed semi-permanent food/drink concession unit * Enhanced replacement planting. Anticipated procurement programme At this stage, the Contracting Authority is working to the following programme: 1. Procurement Commence - November 2026 2. Contract Start - March 2027 These are indicative dates only and may be subject to change. The construction programme assumes a 27-week construction programme (including a minimum of a 4-week landscape establishment period) as follows: * Contractor site access - mid September 2027 * Completion and hand back to contracting authority - late March 2028 ### Planning Information Some of Swanage's most cherished seafront public spaces - Sandpit Field, Weather Station Field, and the Spa beach hut area -are experiencing ongoing ground movement and slope instability. Cracks in retaining walls, uneven ground and erosion are putting the safety, usability, and long-term future of these spaces at risk. Home to the Swanage Carnival and numerous other regional events, Sandpit Field alone attracts over 100,000 visitors per annum - demonstrating the importance of the Green Seafront to Swanage's vibrant economy. To address this, Swanage Town Council is progressing the Swanage Green Seafront Stabilisation and Enhancement Scheme. This is a once in a generation opportunity to deliver a transformational scheme to stabilise, enhance and improve the seafront for the future in our thriving and popular seaside town. The Council, as the Contracting Authority, intends to undertake an open and transparent Preliminary Market Engagement process comprising the following activities: 1. a virtual supplier briefing open to all interested parties 2. a structured questionnaire to obtain direct feedback on a series of targeted questions The virtual supplier briefing will be held on Microsoft Teams by members of the project team at 11am on Thursday 16th July 2026. The event is anticipated to last no longer than one hour including opportunity for Q&A. Following the virtual briefing, the briefing deck and a questionnaire will be distributed. The questionnaire will seek attendees feedback on key elements of the scheme, the anticipated procurement and contracting processes. The Council has the following objectives for these Engagements: • to build market awareness of the project and share key information • develop an understanding of the potential supplier market and ensure the proposed approach is attractive to bidders and delivers a strong and competitive procurement outcome • validate the Council's balanced risk allocation strategy The session will be recorded and summarised to ensure suppliers have equal access to the same information. Organisations who wish to receive an invitation to attend should email procurement@swanage.gov.uk no later than 17:00 on Tuesday 14th July 2026 and provide all of the following information. • Name of attendee • Job role • Name and address of organisation you are representing • Email address On receipt of the above you will be added to the invitation list, and a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation will be issued during Wednesday 15th July. Following this event on 16th July, the questionnaire will be issued to all participants by the Contracting Authority with a response date of 31st July 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063056-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2027 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 | SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | SWANAGE | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH19 2NZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset | | Local authority | Dorset | | Electoral ward | Swanage | | Westminster constituency | South Dorset | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 08:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063056-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063056-2026 6th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.swanage.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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