Contract awardedFind a TenderSea defences

BHCC JB Brighton Marina to River Adur Coastal Scheme – Phase 1

Brighton & Hove City Council
South East
Open procedure
16 September 2025 to 18 February 2027

Construction of coastal protection works involving the removal of existing groynes and beach debris, installation of new timber groynes, and beach nourishment. The project also includes structural concrete and concrete repair works along the coastline.

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Awarded value: £13.6m; As published
Published: 2 May 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 22 August 2025; Van Oord
Contract length: 17 months; Ends 18 February 2027

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of coastal engineering and marine construction services, including groyne installation, beach nourishment, and structural concrete repair works.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
2 May 2025
Contract awardedto Van Oord
22 August 2025
Contract starts
16 September 2025
Contract ends
18 February 2027

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Sea defences contracts, 24 months: 2
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Typical sea defences contract: £13.6m

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How it compares

52× the typical sea defences contract (£263k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/321211/bhcc-jb-brighton-marina-to-river-adur-coastal-scheme-phase-1
Buyer reference: BHCC-JB - 038411
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-050c6e
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Brighton & Hove City Council. BHCC JB Brighton Marina to River Adur Coastal Scheme – Phase 1. Contract award, 2 May 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/321211/bhcc-jb-brighton-marina-to-river-adur-coastal-scheme-phase-1 (accessed 12 October 2026).