Hythe to Folkestone harbour beach management

FOLKESTONE HYTHE & ROMNEY MARSH SHEPWAY DISTRICT COUNCIL

HYTHE TO FOLKESTONE HARBOUR BEACH MANAGEMENT
BEACH RECYCLING AND REGRADING 2005 - 2007

Shepway District Council has an ongoing beach management programme to recycle and regrade its shingle beaches on the South Kent Coast between Fisherman's Beach, Hythe and Folkestone Harbour.
The purpose of the works is to maintain the shape of the shingle beaches that form the primary coastal defences and reduce the risk of coastal flooding and erosion. Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualified contractors to carry out the works.
The main components of the works are:
 * The excavation, transportation and depositing of between 16 & 24,000 cubic metres of shingle.

 * The regrading of up to 5 km of shingle beaches to reshape the crest line.
The total duration of the works is estimated at 10 weeks divided into 4 separate visits programmed over an 18-month period.
The beaches are located close to residential properties and open to the general public. The successful contractor will be expected to manage the works and put measures in place to safeguard the general public. They will also be required to actively participate in public relations.
The estimated value of works is up to £250,000.
Shepway District Council is to draw up a shortlist of contractors capable of undertaking this work in accordance with the following list
of requirements.
Description of the Company and Experience of Similar Works Interested companies should provide information on the status, capability, and experience of the company; including whether the company is privately or publicly owned, its management structure, quality assurance policy, health and safety policy, and company accounts including results from the past three years.
Companies should provide information on previous relevant experience, giving details of most recent coast protection works undertaken, including methodologies and the form of contract.
 * Details of key staff who would be engaged on the management of the contract.
 * Details of plant owned and hiring policies. Lists of relevant specialist plant and equipment owned by the company should be
included.
Shortlisted companies will be invited to submit a bid for the works. The successful company will be selected on an assessment of the quality and price of their bid, and will be asked to enter into a partnership agreement with Shepway District Council.
Companies wishing to be considered should apply in writing to arrive not later than Friday 5th August 2005 to:
Steve Parish - Project Engineer, Engineering
Services, Shepway District Council, Civic Centre,
Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY.
Tel: 01303 853468
email steve.parish@shepway.gov.uk