Tender

SCC - Design and Build of Affordable Dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea

SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL

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25 Feb 2025 at 08:26

Tender Notice
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21 Feb 2025 at 13:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend City Council is inviting tenders for the design and build of affordable dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea. The project involves the construction of multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses in accordance with the 2025 Future Homes Standard, falling under the industry category of 'Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses' (CPV code 45211000). The procurement process is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 24th April 2025, and the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 27th November 2026. The estimated contract value is £2,600,000 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specializing in residential building design and project management. SMEs are particularly welcome to participate. The successful bidder will be required to handle comprehensive planning aspects, including vehicular access, parking, and landscaping, which will enable the delivery of modern, sustainable housing solutions. This project is ideal for construction firms with experience in managing detailed design stages (RIBA Stages 3+ to 6) and those looking to expand their portfolio in line with future environmental standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SCC - Design and Build of Affordable Dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea

Notice Description

Southend on Sea City Council are seeking a suitably qualified main contractor to carry out the Design and Build of affordable dwellings in line with proposed 2025 Future Homes Standard. This work will be undertaken in conjunction with the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 Edition with amendments. The requirements of the preparation of the site and the construction of the new affordable dwellings are described within the Employers Requirements. The site is situated in Lundy Close in Eastwood at the Northern end of an area that lays to the east of the estate; The works include the design and build of 2 story blocks of flats consisting of 2x2 bed flats, 2x1 beds flats; 3 Terrace Houses consisting of 2x2 bed houses and 2 Semi-detached Houses consisting of 1x2 bed and 1x4 bed house. The Contractor will be required to undertake and deliver all approved planning requirements. This includes, but is not limited to aspects of vehicular access, parking, bin stores, cycle storage, rotary dryers, and soft and hard Landscaping. The contract will be let under JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract with Employers Requirements, drawings, contract sum analysis, building specification, mechanical and electrical specification, structural specification. The Contractor will be expected to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 3+ to 6. The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender facility where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in the opportunity (E-tender Project ID: DN582385), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this procurement must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility. The link to this procurement via our E-Tender facility is: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=16640823-6fef-ef11-8134-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5453ed55-07dc-4103-b16e-9bcd509e3109
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 27 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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