Following the procurement process under the Hampshire Gen5 framework, which allowed 6 suppliers to submit bids for the construction of the new bridge, the Exceat Bridge Replacement Project Board will review the bid evaluations and provide a recommendation to the Director of Communities, Economy, and Transport to make the final contract award decision.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Eastbourne - Meads; Seaford North; Seaford South; Willingdon and South Downs;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/08/2025
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially confidential information in procurement report.
Decision due: November 2025 by Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Lead member: Lead Member for Transport and Environment
Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Department: Communities, Economy and Transport
Contact: Karl Taylor, Assistant Director - Operations 01273 482207 Email: karl.taylor@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 482207.