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Southern Coastal Group and SCOPAC - Coastal & Flood Works Framework - Preliminary Market Engagement

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Deadline
Expired
March 20, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
013201-2026
Value
£90,000,000
Location
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
Published
May 13, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 13, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 20, 2026

Contract Start Date

December 01, 2026

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Budget
£90,000,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Surrey, East and West Sussex
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

On behalf of the Southern Coastal Group (SCG), Coastal Partners is seeking to establish a Coastal and Flood Works framework to be used primarily by SCG members. Portsmouth City Council (The 'Council') will be the host Authority for the Framework and has published this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Notice in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Prior to commencing the formal procurement process to establish the new framework agreement Coastal Partners are seeking input from the market on options for the scope, procurement, structure and operation of the agreement.

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Requirements & Qualifications

15 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (1)
Technical (5)
Financial (4)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Submit PME questionnaires by 20.03.26 17:00 (for Preliminary Market Engagement).
--Be prepared to submit Stage 1 / PSQ via Intend by 15.05.26 (for formal procurement).
--Be prepared to submit Stage 2 / Tender via Intend by 24.07.26 (for formal procurement).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not specified in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice. These will be detailed in the formal tender documents (PSQ/ITT).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--Not specified in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice. These will be detailed in the formal tender documents (PSQ/ITT).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS5
--Capability to undertake Minor Coastal & Flood Civil Engineering Works (Lot 1a), including but not limited to 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, harbour, and river works, piling works, precast and insitu concrete works, rock works, slipways, promenades, steps and access ramps, timber structures, groynes & revetments, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), and design responsibility.
--Capability to undertake General Coastal & Flood Civil Engineering Works (Lot 1b), including but not limited to replacement or significant repair of aging or damaged defences, construction of new defences, drainage infrastructure, earth and flood embankments, realignment and habitat creation, flood gates, boards and demountable defences, heritage works, H&S issues and emergency works response, incidental beach management works, marine, harbour, and river works, Natural Flood Management, piling works, precast and insitu concrete works, rock works, slipways, promenades, steps and access ramps, timber structures, groynes & revetments, Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), and design responsibility/Principal Designer if required.
--Capability to undertake Specialist Beach Management Works (Lot 2), including but not limited to 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 & flood civil engineering works, land based importing of suitable beach material from external sources, slipways, promenades, steps and access ramps, and design responsibility/Principal Designer if required.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS4
--Not specified in this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice. These will be detailed in the formal tender documents (PSQ/ITT).
--Ability to tender a fixed NEC4 Fee at framework establishment, applicable to future call contracts on a meet or beat basis.
--Be prepared for the potential inclusion of additional regularly used labour and equipment rates (for Lots 1A and 2).

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Documents

3 documents available with AI summaries

OCDS RecordDOC
013201-2026_ocds_record.json

Portsmouth City Council is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for a new Coastal and Flood Works framework, seeking market input on the scope, procurement, structure, and operation of three lots for civil engineering and beach management works, with an estimated value up to £75M over 6 years.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
013201-2026_ocds_release.json

This document is a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice from Portsmouth City Council, on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group, seeking market feedback on a proposed multi-lot framework for coastal and flood civil engineering and beach management works, with an estimated value of up to £75M over six years, prior to the formal procurement process.

Official PDF VersionPDF
013201-2026_official.pdf

Portsmouth City Council, on behalf of the Southern Coastal Group, is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for a new Coastal and Flood Works framework, seeking industry feedback on the scope, structure, and procurement strategy for an agreement estimated up to £75M over 6 years, prior to the formal tender process commencing in April 2026.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice is well-structured and clearly communicates its purpose to gather market feedback for a significant coastal and flood works framework. While it excels in clarity and adherence to pre-procurement regulations, a notable inconsistency in the estimated contract value and a failed document download slightly detract from its overall quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

The PME is published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, demonstrating adherence to national regulations for pre-procurement activities. Deadlines for feedback are reasonable, and the CPV code is appropriate for the scope of works. No disputes or suspensions are noted.

Clarity90/100

The tender description is exceptionally clear, outlining the purpose of the PME, the proposed framework structure, lot divisions, call-off options, and contract types. The AI-extracted requirements accurately reflect the content and clearly indicate which details will be provided in the formal tender, which is appropriate for this stage.

Completeness70/100

Most essential information, including title, organization, reference, deadlines, and duration, is provided. However, there is a significant inconsistency between the stated estimated value (90,000,000.00 EUR) and the value mentioned in the description and summaries (up to £75M). Additionally, one of the four listed documents failed to download.

Inconsistent estimated value (EUR vs GBP/description)
One document failed to download
Fairness80/100

The PME process itself promotes fairness by actively seeking market input to shape the future procurement. The intention to use an e-procurement system for formal stages supports equal access. Requirements are generic and not tailored. The value inconsistency and failed document are minor detractions from full transparency.

Inconsistent estimated value
One document failed to download
Practicality75/100

The tender clearly specifies the contract start date and duration. Electronic submission is planned for the formal procurement stages via 'Intend'. Financing context is provided, mentioning local authority and capital funding, as well as EA funding cycles for extensions.

No direct document URL provided in the text (assuming platform provides it)
Data Consistency65/100

A significant inconsistency exists in the estimated contract value, with the main field stating 90,000,000.00 EUR while the description and summaries refer to 'up to £75M'. This discrepancy could cause confusion for potential bidders. The 'Liable Person' field is empty.

Inconsistent estimated value (EUR vs GBP/description)
Empty 'Liable Person' field
Sustainability30/100

The PME does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. While this is a preliminary stage, it represents a missed opportunity to signal the authority's commitment to these areas in the upcoming framework.

No explicit mention of green procurement criteria
No explicit mention of social aspects

Strengths

Clear communication of PME purpose and framework structure.
Adherence to Procurement Act 2023 for pre-procurement.
Detailed scope for each proposed Lot.
Use of NEC4 contract forms specified.
Intention to use e-procurement for formal stages.

Concerns

Significant inconsistency in estimated contract value.
One listed document failed to download.
Lack of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.
'Liable Person' field is empty.

Recommendations

1. Clarify and correct the estimated contract value to ensure consistency across all tender documents.
2. Ensure all listed documents are accessible and downloadable.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability, social value, and innovation objectives into the framework's future evaluation criteria and scope.

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