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Published 16 Jan 2026, 11:55 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Extension to Coastal Engineering Minor Works Framework Agreement: Southern Coastal Group and SCOPAC (Southern England)

Official notice

Authority: Portsmouth City Council (Local council)

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksNegotiated without publication of a contract notice
Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: South East (UKJ21)South West (UKK15)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Awarded 15 Apr 2022
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This is not a new contract opportunity, but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the Council is seeking to extend its existing 4 year framework agreement established in May 2022 by Portsmouth City Council on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group (SCG) and SCOPAC (the Regional Coastal Group for central southern England), for a multi-contractor Coastal Engineering Minor Works Framework Agreement.

The framework comprises of 2 lots. Lot 1 is concerned with the provision of General Coastal Civil Engineering Works and Lot 2 is concerned with the provision of Specialist Beach Management Works.

The requirement for the services is ongoing. It is the intention of the council to undertake Pre-Market Engagement to test different commercials models, lotting structure and values, etc., prior to re-tender this framework in Spring 2026. The PME notice is planned for issue Jan/Feb 2025.

It is our aim to have a new framework in effect prior to the end of the proposed extension period.

To allow time to undertake PME and this new procurement, the proposed extension will be for 7.2 months from 02/05/2026 - 30/11/2026 and would continue seamlessly from the expiry date of the current framework on 2nd May 2026.

We also propose to increase the value of the framework by £1,350,000 from £9,000,000 to £10,350,000 to encompass forecast spend during this period.

The proposed extension would be executed under Public Contract Regulations 2015 - Regulation 72 (1(f)) - Paragraph 5.

With respect to Reg 72 Paragraph 5(a), the extension value of £1,350,000 is below the relevant threshold in regulation 5 for Works, which has a current threshold of EUR 5 350 000 (£5,372,609).

With respect to Reg 72 Paragraph 5(b), the extension value increase is within 15% of the initial contract (For works contracts).

There are no modifications to scope, and does not alter the overall nature of the framework agreement.

CPV: Coastal-defence works · Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts · Construction work for water projects · Dredging and pumping works · Earthmoving work · Excavating work · Harbour construction works · Land rehabilitation work · Land-reclamation work · Launchway construction work · Marine construction works · River regulation and flood control works

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · no lot values published
Lot #1General Coastal Civil Engineering Works

All contractors have the ability to provide comprehensive coastal engineering services as required. A non-exhaustive list of the core services for lot 1 that may be sourced via the framework agreement are stated below:

Core - Lot 1 (General Coastal Civil Engineering Works)

  • Drainage infrastructure.
  • Earth and flood embankments
  • Flood gates, boards and demountable defences.
  • Heritage works
  • H&S issues and emergency works response.
  • Incidental beach management works.
  • Marine and harbour works
  • Piling works
  • Precast and insitu concrete works
  • Rock works
  • Slipways, promenades, steps and access ramps.
  • Timber groyne & revetment works
Delivery: South East, South West · The framework is available to all SCG and SCOPAC members, including any future iterations of these groups which may include for changes in existing member status and / or addition of new members over the term of the framework agreement, However, no guarantees on usage and demand can be made. The current list of SCG & SCOPAC local authority and Harbour Authority members includes: • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council • Chichester District Council • Dorset Council • Eastleigh Borough Council • Fareham Borough Council • Gosport Borough Council • Hampshire County Council • Havant Borough Council • Isle of Wight Council • New Forest District Council • Portsmouth City Council • Southampton City Council • Chichester Harbour Conservancy • Langstone Harbour Board • Poole Harbour Commissioners • Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
45241000 Harbour construction works45242110 Launchway construction work45243000 Coastal-defence works45244000 Marine construction works45246000 River regulation and flood control works45247000 Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
Lot #2Specialist Beach Management Works

All contractors have the ability to provide comprehensive coastal engineering services as required for each lot. A non-exhaustive list of the core services for lot 2 that may be sourced via the framework agreement are stated below:

Core - Lot 2 (Specialist Beach Management Works)

  • Beach management works.
  • Excavation, haulage, deposition, profiling and screening of beach material.
  • Ground works associated with flood and coastal risk management.
  • H&S issues and emergency works response.
  • Incidental general coastal civil engineering works.
  • Land based importing of suitable beach material from external sources.
  • Slipways, promenades, steps and access ramps
Delivery: South East, South West · The framework is available to all SCG and SCOPAC members, including any future iterations of these groups which may include for changes in existing member status and / or addition of new members over the term of the framework agreement. However, no guarantees on usage and demand can be made. The current list of SCG & SCOPAC local authority and Harbour Authority members includes: • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council • Chichester District Council • Dorset Council • Eastleigh Borough Council • Fareham Borough Council • Gosport Borough Council • Hampshire County Council • Havant Borough Council • Isle of Wight Council • New Forest District Council • Portsmouth City Council • Southampton City Council • Chichester Harbour Conservancy • Langstone Harbour Board • Poole Harbour Commissioners • Yarmouth Harbour Commissioners
45112320 Land-reclamation work45112360 Land rehabilitation work45112400 Excavating work45112500 Earthmoving work45241000 Harbour construction works45243000 Coastal-defence works

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Extension to Coastal Engineering Minor Works Framework Agreement:…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
16 Jan 2026, 11:55 GMT
Last source update
16 Jan 2026, 11:55 GMT
Authority reference
Contract Award Notice Notice Reference: 2023/S 000-017715
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-003835
Classification (CPV)
Coastal-defence worksConstruction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueductsConstruction work for water projectsDredging and pumping worksEarthmoving workExcavating workHarbour construction worksLand rehabilitation workLand-reclamation workLaunchway construction work
+2 moreMarine construction worksRiver regulation and flood control works
Delivery area
South East (UKJ21)South West (UKK15)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060789 Find a Tender
Why no open competition

New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services and ordered in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive

Published justification

This VEAT notice relates to the extension of a framework agreement, originally awarded in April 2022. The proposed extension is based on the existing terms and conditions and does not render the agreement materially different in character as the same services are being provided. The Council does not consider that if the Framework had originally been advertised to include this extension that it would have attracted any different participants or candidates or that the outcome of the original procurements would have been any different.

Publisher note: The Framework has provided quick access to the market around the central south coast of England for small coastal works below threshold value since May 2022. The framework has worked well, the suppliers are performing, and it is still delivering good value for these minor works. This extension, which has been agreed to by the suppliers across both Lots, does not propose to change the Scope or nature of the Framework and would continue to operate under its existing terms and conditions and fees. It is felt that the extension of the framework would provide better continuity for all involved and protections for Contracting Authorities by continuing to use the established processes, contract terms & conditions, KPIs and framework management tools that the framework provides.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 6admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Contracts signed 1latest 15 Apr 2022

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 003835-2026-1

    Signed
    15 Apr 2022
    Value
    £10,350,000
    Status
    active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Portsmouth City Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, South East, PO12ALContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • The High Court of JusticeReview body LondonContact phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

6 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.