Scope
Reference
P-39153
Description
The Environment Agency is currently planning the next phase of the Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme (the Project).
The town of Ventnor is located on the south coast of the Isle of Wight and is constructed on a large, deep seated coastal landslide complex known as the ‘Undercliff’. It is the largest urbanised landslide complex in north-west Europe.
The project is for the refurbishment of over 3km of existing coastal defences to sustain their level of service and protect against coastal erosion, which reduces the risk of catastrophic landslips to the town. The work will involve concrete esplanade repair, installation of wave return walls and, installation of a rock revetment along most of the defences. Challenges include working in a constrained access site, delivery of rock by sea, a high energy marine environment and consideration of marine environmental designations adjacent to the site area.
This opportunity will likely be contracted via the NEC4 contract suite, either as a full Design & Build ECC or a separate Detailed Design contract and an ECI & Construction contract using the X22 clause. Detailed Design is programmed to last for 2 years before Construction.
Please note: This is NOT a call for competition. All information provided is subject to change including the programme dates, contract value and is not a guarantee of work.
This UK2 notice invites interested suppliers to participate in Preliminary Market Engagement which will be used to develop the preferred procurement option for this opportunity. Participation is not a mandatory requirement.
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 January 2028 to 1 November 2040
- Possible extension to 1 December 2040
- 12 years, 10 months, 29 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45243500 - Sea defences construction work
- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
- 45246410 - Flood-defences maintenance works
- 45246400 - Flood-prevention works
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 45243200 - Breakwater construction work
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 45244000 - Marine construction works
- 45232440 - Construction work for sewage pipes
- 90710000 - Environmental management
Contract locations
- UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 February 2026
Engagement process description
Preliminary Market Engagement will be used to gauge market interest and gather market intelligence on the risks, opportunities and commercial approach for this opportunity. Participation is not a pre-requisite for inclusion in the tender list, but supplier feedback will be considered when determining the preferred delivery model and procurement option.
Parties should express their interest via contacting the email address detailed in this notice. Parties will then receive an information pack and questionnaire. Subsequent activities may be organised at a later date.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 June 2027
Contracting authority
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNWW-1475-NYLN
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jessica Moseley
Email: jessica.moseley@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government