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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 21:00

Planning

12 Apr 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

Hull City Council is spearheading a significant public procurement initiative to redevelop the Albion Square site in the heart of Kingston upon Hull. This tender, titled "Developer Partner for the Albion Square site, Hull city centre," seeks a Development Partner to transform a derelict city centre location into a mixed-use hub, with a focus on residential, commercial, leisure, and cultural opportunities, in alignment with the city's Local Plan. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, employing the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the new Procurement Act 2023. The tender closes for bids on 27th February 2026, 12:00 GMT. Situated centrally, Albion Square offers a strategic redevelopment opportunity to reinforce Hull's economy as a vibrant urban destination.

This tender presents a propitious opportunity for businesses specialising in urban development, real estate services, and construction. Enterprises adept at mixed-use, large-scale projects are poised to benefit significantly by participating. The scope of work, encompassing site development, building construction, and urban planning, caters well to companies with expertise in delivering transformative city-centre projects. Participating businesses can expect valuable opportunities to enhance their portfolios and form strategic partnerships within Hull's growing economic framework. The development's emphasis on creating a liveable, engaging community underscores the need for firms with a strong vision in community integration and urban lifestyle enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developer Partner for the Albion Square site, Hull city centre

Notice Description

This procurement is to secure the appointment of a Development Partner to enable the mixed use re-development and revitalisation of a currently derelict and vacant city centre site (Albion Square) in the heart of Kingston upon Hull. The primary objective of the Development is to transform a derelict but strategically positioned city centre site into a high-quality mixed-use residential, commercial, leisure and cultural development in line with the city's Local Plan. This site has a wider significance for the future economy of Hull, as a visitor destination and a place that people choose to live, work, and play. Albion Square is in the heart of the city centre and provides a development opportunity for a mixed-use residential led scheme with substantial frontage to King Edward Square, one of the main shopping areas within the retail core. The site is approximately 1.063 hectare, and is located between Albion Street, Bond Street, Jameson Street, King Edward Square, Waltham Street and Story Street. The Council own the development land. The procurement is being undertaken using the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the new Procurement Act 2023.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=92113&B=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050201
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005065-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

45111291 - Site-development work

45210000 - Building construction work

45211360 - Urban development construction work

45213100 - Construction work for commercial buildings

45213111 - Shopping centre construction work

45213112 - Shop units construction work

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

70000000 - Real estate services

70110000 - Development services of real estate

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hull City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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