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

Leicester City Council

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 14:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 13:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

29 Jan 2026 at 15:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2026 at 11:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 14:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 13:46

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Leicester City Council focuses on the development of 45 new affordable council homes at Lanesborough Road and Austin Rise. Representing a significant initiative within the public housing sector, this project falls under the construction industry category and is aimed at addressing the housing needs of those unable to access market housing and those in temporary accommodation. The tender process, conducted openly, has now reached the award stage as of 2nd July 2026. The procurement follows an 'open procedure' method, aiming to deliver up to £12,547,715.23 worth of construction work by April 2028 in the Leicester, UKF21 region. Key awards and contract periods were scheduled to commence on 17th August 2026, with a bid finalisation phase that concluded successfully in May 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth within the construction sector. Notably, businesses ranging from SMEs to large enterprises were engaged in the competitive bidding process, highlighting inclusive participation opportunities. Particularly beneficial for construction companies with strong capabilities in housing development projects, this tender allows businesses to contribute significantly to local housing needs while securing significant contracts. An open procedure ensured diverse participation and the final award was granted to Mercer Building Solutions Limited, showcasing the competitive landscape in which a variety of construction firms, from SMEs to large-scale organisations, can thrive in public procurement settings.

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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.

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/062307-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£12,547,715 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2026 - 16 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCER BUILDING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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