Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point – Coastal Asset Management (Lot 1 – Beach Nourishment)

Tender description

This notice is only an invitation to express interest to participate in a market engagement exercise for the Saltfleet to Gibraltar Point – Coastal Asset Management (Lot 1 – Beach Nourishment) Scheme prior to commencing the procurement process for the Construction Partner. <br/><br/>The Environment Agency is issuing this PIN for the purpose of seeking Marine and Coastal suppliers that wish to express an interest in providing or arranging for the provision of services (either itself or through its supply chain) to deliver (or the management of the provision or delivery through its supply chain) the supply, transportation and placement of 3 annual campaigns of beach nourishment to the Lincolnshire coast between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point from 2025 to 2027, with the possibility of extending by a further 2 + 2 years subject to contractor performance and funding availability.<br/><br/>The estimated total value stated includes for the optional 4 year extension. Lot 1: The Environment Agency is seeking Marine and Coastal suppliers to provide or arrange for the provision of services (either itself or through its supply chain) to deliver (or the management of the provision or delivery through its supply chain) the supply, transportation and placement of 3 annual campaigns of beach nourishment to the Lincolnshire coast between Saltfleet and Gibraltar Point from 2025 to 2027, with the possibility of extending by a further 2 + 2 years subject to contractor performance and funding availability.<br/><br/>The Environment Agency is seeking a solution that ensures sustainability is embedded into all aspects of <br/>the services provided and to work with suppliers who share our ambition to be industry leading in relation to sustainable and innovative asset management.<br/><br/>Working with the Environment Agency it is anticipated that the contractor’s role may include (but is not limited to):<br/>— asset replacement, repair, refurbishment, and capital maintenance works,<br/>— supply, transportation and placement of beach material,<br/>— incident and recovery works within England,<br/>— design and consultancy services,<br/>— site investigation<br/>— engineering surveys and other investigations,<br/>— environmental and engineering design of works,<br/>— environmental assessment,<br/>— design of public amenity and environmental enhancements,<br/>— computational modelling,<br/>— incident management support,<br/>— programme and schedule management,<br/>— project management,<br/>— project execution,<br/>— spend forecasting,<br/>— supply chain management,<br/>— commercial management,<br/>— risk management,<br/>— safety management,<br/>— quality control, and<br/>— document and data management,<br/>— construction engineering works.<br/><br/>At the Environment Agency's option, the contractor may also be required to provide and deliver (or manage the provision and delivery through its supply chain) operation and maintenance services for coastal and marine assets falling within the Environment Agency Programme.<br/><br/>The form of contract used between the Environment Agency and suppliers will be based on the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract. <br/><br/>Suppliers must be able to demonstrate an understanding of current UK marine and water regulations, and have access to a local (i.e. within 12 nautical miles of the Lincolnshire coast) source of suitable sand. <br/><br/>Further information regarding the scope of the works will be set out in the Selection Questionnaire and Invitation to Tender documents. It is anticipated that the Selection Questionnaire will be issued in February 2024 and the Invitation to Tender in April 2024, with contract award scheduled for November 2024.