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ED0373-25 Sidmouth & East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme, Engineering Construction Works.

Awarded to Boskalis Westminster limited

East Devon District Council(buyer)

Published
Published 20 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 April 2026
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Overview

East Devon District Council awarded a contract worth £18.91 million to BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER LIMITED on 29 June 2026 for the Sidmouth & East Beach Coastal Defence Scheme engineering construction works. The scope includes detailed design, technical modelling, and construction of coastal defence structures such as beach renourishment, offshore rock breakwaters, sea walls, groynes, and flood defence enhancements along the Sidmouth and East Beach frontage, with delivery under NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract terms.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Works
Estimated value
£21,040,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
20 May 2025
Questions by
2 April 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering workEngineering works and construction worksHarbour construction worksCoastal-defence worksMarine construction worksDredging and pumping works for water treatment plant installationsRiver regulation and flood control worksEngineering services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£18,911,242
Award date
29 June 2026
Contract period
12 May 2026 → 31 March 2030
Contract length
3 years 11 months
Against estimate
10% below
Bids received
6
Winner
  • Boskalis Westminster limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2030.

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About the winner

Boskalis Westminster limited

Based in
Fareham, Hampshire,
Public contracts won
6
Across UK and EU notices

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

6

0 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Construction work drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 13% received only one.

Who bid

  • BOSKALIS WESTMINSTER LIMITEDWinner
  • ALUN GRIFFITHS (CONTRACTORS) LIMITED
  • HERBOSCH-KIERE MARINE CONTRACTORS LTD
  • KIER INTEGRATED SERVICES LIMITED
  • KNIGHTS BROWN LTD
  • WILLS BROS CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

How bids were scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Price40%
  • Quality60%

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Market context

Typical award in Construction work

£160,228

Median of 19,437 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 118.0× the median.

East Devon District Council in the last 12 months

12

contracts awarded, worth £39,698,478 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    28 September 2026

  2. Contract

    6 July 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    23 January 2026

  4. Prior Information Notice

    20 May 2025

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