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Old Westgate Station Hotel Development, Wakefield

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council has concluded a procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to select a development partner for the Old Westgate Station Hotel Development in Wakefield City Centre, Yorkshire, UK. Ion Property Developments Limited was appointed following a competitive dialogue method for construction work, with the procurement currently at the award stage. The process commenced with a tender period ending on 11 June 2024, leading to a pre-development services agreement on 25 February 2026, with a full development agreement anticipated. The project is valued at £8 million and will extend from 25 February 2026 to 24 February 2029, covering site preparation and hotel construction.

This tender presents substantial business growth prospects, particularly for construction and site preparation companies, including SMEs, due to its selective procurement method. Businesses equipped with the capabilities to engage in lobbying, managing large-scale construction, or providing innovative developmental solutions would find this opportunity advantageous. The partnership with a prominent agency like Wakefield Council could enhance reputations and open more avenues in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Old Westgate Station Hotel Development, Wakefield

Notice Description

Wakefield Council undertook a procurement process, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to procure and appoint a development partner to deliver its hotel regeneration ambitions for the Old Westgate Station site in Wakefield City Centre. Ion Property Developments Limited was the most economically advantageous tenderer and was subsequent appointed as Wakefield Council's preferred partner. Wakefield Council entered into a pre-development services agreement ("PDSA") on 25 February 2026 and, Wakefield Council intends to enter into a development agreement ("DA"), in relation to the delivery of the Old Westgate Station Hotel Development, in Wakefield City Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/105a4d25-6ba2-4e4d-a6ec-f46edea7805c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialog
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45212411 - Hotel construction work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ION PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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