Contractors wanted for £75m coastal civils deal | Construction Enquirer News
Summary
Portsmouth City Council is seeking contractors for a £75m coastal civil engineering framework, with a bidders' day scheduled for February 26 ahead of an April tender.
Why It Matters
This initiative represents a significant investment in coastal infrastructure, addressing flood management and coastal resilience. It highlights opportunities for contractors in the civil engineering sector and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts among local authorities to enhance coastal defenses.
Key Takeaways
- Portsmouth City Council is leading a £75m coastal civils framework.
- The framework will include three lots focusing on various civil engineering works.
- A bidders' briefing is scheduled for February 26, with a formal tender notice on April 13.
The council is acting as host authority on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group and SCOPAC, consisting of a dozen south coast local authorities. The six-year framework deal worth around £75m is due to come into force in December 2026, and replace the current 2022–2026 Minor Works Framework. Four contractors will be appointed to a primary tier on each lot, with a further two to four on a reserve tier. Lotting structure • Lot 1A – Minor coastal and flood civil engineering works (£10k–£100k typical call-offs) • Lot 1B – General coastal and flood civil engineering works (£250k–£5m typical call-offs) • Lot 2 – Specialist beach management works (£50k–£1m typical call-offs) Lot 1A will focus on lower value maintenance and repair schemes including drainage, embankments, groynes, piling, concrete works and emergency response. Lot 1B will cover larger capital schemes such as new defences, major refurbishments, habitat creation and natural flood management, with projects potentially reaching £10m. Lot 2 will centre on beach management, including excavation, haulage, reprofiling and import of material, with encouragement for authorities to bundle works into longer-term service contracts.Call-offs will be let under the NEC4 Framework Contract. A bidders’ briefing will be held via Teams on 26 February, ahead of a formal tender notice expected on 13 April. For more detail register with the in-tend website or email the council.