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

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. Lot 1: Lot 1 - General 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 Lot 2: Lot 2 - Specialist 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