Canvey Lake Dredging

Castle Point Borough Council is seeking an experienced contractor for dredging and pumping works and environmental improvements at Canvey Lake, Canvey Island, Essex. This project is part of a priority improvement initiative following the council's resumption of lake management in July 2026. The contract has a total assigned budget of 1 million pounds excluding VAT, with a total value of 1.2 million pounds including VAT. The estimated period of performance runs from January 4, 2027, to October 4, 2027, with a possible extension to January 4, 2028, to ensure completion of the works. The contract will be awarded to the highest scoring bidder based on a weighted evaluation consisting of 95 percent for technical quality questions and 5 percent for social value. Technical responses will be scored individually by three evaluators followed by a consensus meeting. The solicitation, identified by number EPP0391, is open to all qualified bidders, with a particular welcome to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the designated portal by November 2, 2026, at 12:00pm.