Tender

PAN3352 - 45 New Build Council Homes at Lanesborough Road and Austin Rise

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:10

Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 13:40

Planning

09 May 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has initiated an open procedure tender for the construction of 45 new affordable council homes at Lanesborough Road and Austin Rise, under reference PAN3352. This procurement falls under the 'works' category and is valued at £16,000,000 GBP. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 9th March 2026 at 12:00 noon. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 20th February 2026 and the anticipated award period concluding on 12th May 2026. The construction contract is expected to commence on 16th June 2026 and complete by 15th February 2028. The project aims to provide affordable housing for households on the council's waiting list and addresses potential risks related to environmental and archaeological factors.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, especially those experienced in large-scale residential projects. Companies adept in managing environmental and historical site risks would be well positioned. The procurement allows for electronic submissions in English, accessible through the Central Digital Platform, and prioritises a balance of price (60% weighting) and quality (40% weighting) in decision-making. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the economic and technical requirements outlined in the tender documents. This contract represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective housing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAN3352 - 45 New Build Council Homes at Lanesborough Road and Austin Rise

Notice Description

This project will deliver 45 new affordable council homes for those households on the council's housing waiting list. It will have a positive impact providing additional homes for those households not able to access market housing as well as those in temporary accommodation. Details of Known risks could potentially be under Schdule 8, para 5: Flood risks, Weather risks, Discovery of archaeological artefacts, Changes in legislation relevant to this works

Planning Information

Leicester City Council (‘the Council”) would like to seek views and engagement from the market in relation to this provision. This project will deliver 45 new affordable council homes at Lanesborough Road (37 units) and Austin Rise (8 units), under the JCT Design & Build Contract. At this stage it is a Pre Market Engagement only and NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. ___________________________________________ Pre Market Engagement questionnaires can be accessed in link below: https://forms.office.com/e/84cwmYv4xu Return Date: Thursday, 07 August 2025 at 12:00 noon ___________________________________________

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002214-2026
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
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
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Feb 2028 1-2 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
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jigna Dhorajia
Contact Email
jigna.dhorajia@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01164541182

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
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)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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