Tender

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

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 13:40

TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 15:46

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 is currently in the tender stage for the construction of 45 new affordable council homes located at Lanesborough Road and Austin Rise. This significant housing project, under the procurement reference PAN3352, falls under the construction industry category, classified with a CPV code of 45000000. The procurement process is being conducted using an open procedure method, ensuring transparency and broad participation. The deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 30th March 2026, with an enquiry period available until 6th March 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start on 16th June 2026, ending on 15th February 2028, indicating a substantial project timeline. This tender represents a £16,000,000 opportunity based in Leicester, United Kingdom, and requires submissions in English, with electronic submission allowed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and housing development to engage in a prominent local government project. Companies with expertise in managing construction risks such as flood risks, weather-related challenges, or discovering archaeological artefacts will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The requirement for a performance bond or a parent company guarantee, with adjusted financial capacity conditions, emphasizes the need for financially stable entities. Firms focused on delivering high-quality construction results and competitive pricing are encouraged to participate, as award criteria emphasize both price and quality equally. This procurement could serve as a substantial growth avenue for contractors looking to establish or enhance their presence within public sector housing initiatives.

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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 ___________________________________________

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014319-2026
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
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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