Planning

SOFT MARKET TESTING: The Newark Gateway Site

NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Oct 2021 at 16:14

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newark & Sherwood District Council is currently in the planning stage of a soft market testing process titled "SOFT MARKET TESTING: The Newark Gateway Site," aimed at gathering insights on the redevelopment of the Newark Gateway site located in England, UK. The procurement process began with a notice published on 11th October 2021, and interested parties have until 12:00 noon on 26th November 2021 to submit their responses via ProContract. The ultimate goal is to engage potential developers and understand the best approach to structure and package the site’s development optimally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in architectural, construction, engineering, and related inspection services. Companies that specialise in site redevelopment, urban planning, or have experience with similar projects would be particularly well-suited to contribute insights and ideas during this soft market testing phase. Engaging in this process could position businesses favourably for potential future contracts related to the redevelopment, as insights garnered will inform the upcoming tendering process for the site's development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOFT MARKET TESTING: The Newark Gateway Site

Notice Description

This is not an invitation to tender process, and consists of a soft market testing questionnaire. Newark and Sherwood District Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback from potential developers, about aspects of the Council's future plans for the redevelopment of The Newark Gateway site bounded by Great North Road, the Nottingham to Lincoln railway, Newark Castle station and the A46 Newark Bypass. The deadline for responses is 12:00 noon on 26th November 2021, (late submissions will not be accepted). Please note that all responses are to be submitted as a response on ProContract. The aim of this soft market testing exercise is: * To understand the optimum way of packaging an approach to the market for the eventual development of the site, either as a whole or in parcels including ownership and disposal options * To gain an insight into the best model for structuring the development of the site in order to ensure delivery within an optimum timeframe and to obtain best value for the Council * To enable the Council to define the layout and content of site infrastructure to support the optimum development format sufficient to inform an outline planning application * To shape the likely future scope of delivery and potential future opportunities to potentially be presented to the market * For the Council to gain a better understanding of the optimum mix of facilities and plot sizes in order to deliver the best value for the community The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate knowledge and experience to outline their views and ideas about the future development of this site. The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process, to determine the form and content of future invitations to the market. Potential development partners will not be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond to the soft market testing. Potential future partners must also note that a response to this soft market testing exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future exercise that the Council may conduct.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf0b8ecb-23de-4aea-8289-8201b6cbc707
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70a20983-3328-4e56-927f-681881f383da
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

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