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Homes England - DARTS Lot 1 - Technical Evidence Base & Spatial Options - Tempsford, Bedfordshire

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:16

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Homes England, operating as the Homes and Communities Agency, has culminated in the award of a contract for the project titled "Homes England - DARTS Lot 1 - Technical Evidence Base & Spatial Options - Tempsford, Bedfordshire." This initiative falls under the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services category, with a central focus on delivering a new settlement along with significant infrastructure development in Bedfordshire. These works reside within the strategically positioned Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor, significantly enhancing connectivity between Cambridge, London, Bedford, and Milton Keynes. The procurement, which followed an open procedure, reached the award stage on the 13th of January 2026, with a contract period from the 14th of January 2026 to the 31st of March 2027. Notably, the tender supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £1,550,000, was awarded to Mott MacDonald, marking the process as complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering, architectural, and construction services. The scale of the project and its strategic location offer extensive prospects for firms to engage in a nationally significant infrastructure initiative, which in turn can enhance their portfolio and provide substantial economic benefits. Companies that can deliver high-quality services suited to large-scale urban planning and infrastructure projects will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. With its open procedure nature and focus on engaging SMEs, this project underscores a welcoming environment for a diverse range of firms aiming to expand their market presence and expertise within the UK’s vibrant development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - DARTS Lot 1 - Technical Evidence Base & Spatial Options - Tempsford, Bedfordshire

Notice Description

Homes England is working with Government partners to explore a nationally significant opportunity to deliver a new settlement in Bedfordshire, supported by major infrastructure including new rail stations. The opportunity is underpinned by its location within the Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor, at the intersection of the East Coast Mainline and East West Rail providing exceptional connectivity to Cambridge, London, Bedford and Milton Keynes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc11202d-001d-42f7-bca1-21f8821db409
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etendering@homesengland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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