Award

Master Developer for the North Quay, Great Yarmouth

GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 09:31

Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 12:44

Planning

30 Aug 2023 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Great Yarmouth Borough Council has initiated a Competitive Dialogue procurement process to appoint a master developer for the regeneration of North Quay, Great Yarmouth. This project encompasses architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, focusing on mixed-use redevelopment that includes residential, commercial, leisure, and public-realm elements. The process was in the tender stage on 14th June 2024, with submissions due by 16th July 2024. Willmott Dixon Construction Limited was awarded the contract, which was signed on 17th April 2025 for a total value of £1,498,847 GBP. The project is set in Great Yarmouth, Norwich, and East Norfolk, UK, under the regional authority of Great Yarmouth Borough Council with EU financing support.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors to participate in a high-impact regional regeneration project. Firms specialising in architectural services, urban planning, real estate development, and related works would be well-suited to compete, especially those adept at navigating Competitive Dialogue procedures with an emphasis on comprehensive development schemes. The select procurement method provides a structured opportunity for candidates to demonstrate suitability through detailed dialogue stages, presenting a pathway for business growth and expansion in a revitalised urban locale. Participation would enable firms to align their expertise with the regional strategies aimed at catalytic urban transformation.

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Notice Title

Master Developer for the North Quay, Great Yarmouth

Notice Description

Great Yarmouth Borough Council (The Contracting Authority) intends to procure a master developer to design a scheme for the mixed-use regeneration of the North Quay Riverside area of Great Yarmouth. The Contracting Authority intends to conduct a Competitive Dialogue procurement in accordance with Reg. 30 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the procurement of a master developer in connection with the Contracting Authority's plans for regeneration of the North Quay Riverside area of Great Yarmouth. The Contracting Authority envisages a mixed-use regeneration comprising residential, commercial, leisure and public-realm development. Further detail is included in the descriptive document published with this Contract Notice and obtainable from the address set out at Section I.3. Further information can also be obtained from the Council's website at https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/north-quay-regeneration/developer-interest.East Suffolk Council is providing admini

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority intends to conduct a Competitive Dialogue procurement in accordance with Reg. 30 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) for the procurement of a master developer in connection with the Contracting Authority's plans for regeneration of the North Quay Riverside area of Great Yarmouth. The Contracting Authority envisages a mixed-use regeneration comprising residential, commercial, leisure and public-realm development. Further detail is included in the descriptive document published with this Contract Notice and obtainable from the address set out at Section I.3. Further information can also be obtained from the Council's website at https://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/north-quay-regeneration/developer-interest

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by mutual consent for a further period or periods of up to a maximum of 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f801
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

70110000 - Development services of real estate

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,498,847 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT YARMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT YARMOUTH
Postcode
NR30 2QF
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Great Yarmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Great Yarmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION

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