Planning

Lutterworth East B8 Site Disposal - Soft Market Testing

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Lutterworth East B8 Site Disposal - Soft Market Testing" in the works category. Located adjacent to Junction 20 of the M1 motorway in the United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage as of 22 April 2025. Potential bidders are invited to engage in soft market testing with a deadline for completing a questionnaire set for 23 May 2025. The planning stage involves the disposal of a 13-hectare employment site with significant highway infrastructure requirements, envisaged to conclude with contract delivery from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialised in large-scale construction and civil engineering, as the project involves comprehensive infrastructure work. Firms capable of managing significant site developments and compliance with planning consents may find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolios. Moreover, companies with experience in public sector contracts and those looking to establish a foothold in the East Midlands region might find this project particularly beneficial. The soft market testing stage allows potential bidders to influence the disposal strategy, affording valuable insights and a strategic advantage ahead of the main contracting phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lutterworth East B8 Site Disposal - Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council is looking to dispose of the B8 employment site at Lutterworth East, located adjacent to Junction 20 of the M1 motorway. The site measures approximately 13 ha (32 acres) has outline planning consent for 52,000sq m GEA approximately 560,000 sq ft. There are significant highway infrastructure works associated with the site delivery which the successful purchasers will be required to deliver. This soft market testing opportunity is to inform potential purchasers of the disposal strategy and is an opportunity for them to provide feedback on the strategy prior to the site being taken to market. This was previously advertised via a Pipeline notice which is available at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015629-2025?

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to complete a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. This is available via: www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for DN771861

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016267-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gareth Billings
Contact Email
gareth.billings@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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