Planning

Hargrave House Development Scheme

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

30 Jul 2025 at 07:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 13:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 May 2025 at 11:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is planning a procurement for the Hargrave House Development Scheme in Chelmsford, Essex, to be carried out through an open tender procedure. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a series of important dates outlined, including a planned publication of a future notice on 1st October 2025 and a contract period from 2nd February 2026 to 28th May 2027. The project involves construction work, specifically the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new facility for a charity and ten private market houses, with a total estimated contract value of £5.5 million.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the construction industry, as it involves substantial public work contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is tailored to suit such businesses with a focus on ensuring accessibility and competitiveness. Firms experienced in residential and commercial development, particularly those adept in managing complex projects in political and public sector environments, would find this opportunity especially suitable. Engaging in this tender could enhance a business's portfolio and provide sustained work over an extended period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hargrave House Development Scheme

Notice Description

Established in 2016, Essex Housing has a wealth of public sector and private sector experience in residential and commercial development. From conception to completion, we have expertise in project managing complex construction projects in a political environment on an end-to-end basis. The team has a live programme of 1,033 homes and community assets across the county, around half of which are for specialist and affordable housing. Essex County Council is procuring on behalf of Essex Housing, with the resulting contract between Essex Housing and the successful Bidder, to deliver the following construction works at Hargrave House (based in Chelmsford, Essex) Development site, through an Open Tender Sourcing Procedure: Demolition of two buildings on the existing site, followed by: 1. Construction of a new building for use by a third party charity organisation. 2. Construction of 10nr general needs private market houses, including associated external works, drainage, and services.

Planning Information

The Market Engagement Information Pack is available on the Proactis ProContract web portal. Interested parties are invited to download and engage with this Preliminary Market Engagement by: 1. Go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities 2. Search for Essex County Council from the organisation list 3. Search for Project ref: DN778289 or title "EHDLLP_PL0116 Hargrave House Development Scheme" 4. Select "express interest" in this opportunity 5. Download the Market Engagement Information Pack and complete the attached questionnaire by the deadline date. The deadline for responses is 2nd July 2025. Important information: This notice is not a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders. Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or (lack) to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an invitation to participate a future procurement process that Essex County Council may conduct. The Council may at its sole discretion hold further conversations with individual organisations. Essex County Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market consultation exercise. Please direct all queries through the ProContract messaging function. Anyone contacting the Council directly via email will be directed to the portal for communications. A registered supplier account is needed to access information, but registration is free of charge. The Proactis supplier helpdesk (https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/) can help with registration queries. Please direct any technical queries to the helpdesk in the first instance, selecting the Supplier Support option on the home page.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050dc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044070-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 28 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natasha Irani-Goldsmith
Contact Email
natasha.i-goldsmith2@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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