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Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Buyer Address: Bootle Town Hall, Bootle, UKD73, L20 7AE, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Stuart Bate

Contact Email: stuart.bate@sefton.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
250000.0 GBP
Gross: 250000 GBP
Published
15 Oct 2025, 07:48
Deadline
04 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45000000 - Construction work
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Sefton Council are one of the partners in the Alt Catchment Natural Flood Management (NFM) project, https://www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/projects/alt-catchment-nfm. As one of the proposed NFM options Sefton Council are proposing a to nourish the foreshore and dunes at Hightown with material from the local sediment system due to an ongoing issue with erosion. Sefton Council is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to deliver the Hightown Dunes Coastal Defence Reprofiling Scheme. The project aims to enhance the resilience of the dune system through sediment redistribution, reducing coastal erosion and flood risk. The works will involve the movement of accumulated sediment from the Alt Channel back into the dune system and on the foreshore, targeted placement of sand and silt to strengthen weak points, and site restoration post works.

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More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065413-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 250,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-11-05T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-08-04T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

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