Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c57-265c-72a4-bcb9-6691c791ea88/ssd-sta-kentish-ragstone-supply awarded GB direct award procedure Suitable for SMEs # SSD STA Kentish Ragstone Supply [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £45,000 Published 12 Jun 2020 Deadline Closed 15 May 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Environment Agency requires natural stone aggregate for embankment repairs to the tidal River Ouse embankments in East Sussex between Newhaven and the A27 (near Lewes). The banks of the tidal River Ouse were raised in the fifties and the exposed face was protected from scour at high tide by a revetment know as pole wharfing. The revetment consists of chestnut stakes and woven chestnut poles retaining limestone cobbles. A 10 year maintenance programme of embankment repairs began in 2014 and involves replacing damaged or missing polewharfing. Where significant erosion has occurred gabion baskets or clay blisters will be used. Approximately 1,000 - 2,000 tonnes of aggregate each year (from 2015 to 2024) are expected to be used for polewharfing and as gabion fill material. The average annual quantity of aggregate is likely to be around 1,200 tonnes however this figure could vary from year to year as the work is dependent on the condition of the embankments, suitable ground conditions and financial budget. Work is typically restricted to between April and September to coincide with the favourable ground conditions (although emergency repairs may be required outside of this period). ## CPV classification Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/74585389-4157-448f-870c-a903705d5db1) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Defra Network eTendering Portal: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) [Sector More Mining & quarrying products tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/mining-quarrying-products) ## More tenders like this [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Stenmaterial, jord, schakt- och återvinningsmassor · Serviceförvaltningen (SEF) · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9963-72b3-8695-b9adb231398a/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-stenmaterial-jord-schakt) [Sand – „Доставка на пясък за дейността на ОП „Чистота“, гр. Кюстендил“ · ОБЩИНА КЮСТЕНДИЛ · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1041-733f-bb6a-cc0274c68d50/bulgaria-sand-dostavka-na-piasiek-za-deinostta-na-op-cistota-gr-kiustendil) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – 2027 Framework agreement for rock and gravel masses · Trondheim kommune · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3661-7136-85bc-ec1267bb9afe/norway-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-2027-framework-agreement-f) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Bergkrossmaterial 2026 · Östersunds kommun · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-766f-73fa-b659-c28ead5dcdcd/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-bergkrossmaterial-2026) [Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates – Ramavtal - Leveranser av bergkross och transporter av schaktmassor · Orust kommun · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9686-700d-97f1-a0a359ca10c1/sweden-gravel-sand-crushed-stone-and-aggregates-ramavtal-leveranser-av-b) [Related mining and quarrying products – Fourniture d'enrochements · Communauté d'Agglomération Béthune-Bruay, Artois Lys Romane · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-6b4c-7261-9648-2eef92a7994e/france-related-mining-and-quarrying-products-fourniture-denrochements)