This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 09:56

Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 16:43

Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "291 Harrow Road Pre-Construction Services, Enabling and Main Works" has been completed with Westminster City Council acting as the buyer. This project involves the development of 144 new homes in central London, with a focus on sustainability and carbon reduction. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive flexible procedure, with Wates Construction Limited being awarded the contract. The project encompasses a variety of construction works, scheduled to commence on 15 April 2026, lasting until 30 June 2027 for the initial stages, with subsequent phases reaching completion by 31 December 2031. The tender went through planning, tender, and award stages, with key procurement stages such as the Gateway 2 application and contracts structured in a phased and flexible manner.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those involved with sustainable building practices and large-scale residential developments. Companies with expertise in delivering mixed-use developments and implementing innovative energy-saving solutions will find this project particularly fitting. The procurement invites participation from large construction firms capable of meeting stringent financial and technical criteria, including demonstrated experience in similar projects, substantial annual turnover, and the ability to engage in responsible procurement and modern slavery adherence. The business growth potential is substantial for companies able to align with the social value and environmental sustainability goals outlined in the tender specifications.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

291 Harrow Road Pre-Construction Services, Enabling and Main Works

Notice Description

Westminster City Council is seeking to procure a Main Contractor for the 291 Harrow Road development. The Project will deliver 144 new homes in the centre of London. A total of 48 will be affordable homes, 24 will be Adult Social Care units at social rent and 72 homes will be available for private sale. The Project will comprise three buildings at 15, 10 and five storeys in height and will aim for an ambitious carbon reduction through a passive design, a fabric first approach and the use of air source heat pumps and solar panels to maximise the use of renewable energy. The Authority's aim is for the Project to achieve a 70% sitewide reduction over the baseline for the proposed development, far exceeding Greater London Authority's target of 35%. The successful supplier will undertake the preconstruction services prior to commencing enabling works and main works, following the successful approval of the Gateway 2 application. The values of the works are estimates based on tendered values and known provisional sums, with the final values to be confirmed during the PCSA period.

Planning Information

We would like organisations the contractors to respond to this soft market test by agreeing to attend an interview whilst the Soft Market Testing is live for one hour either in person or via Microsoft Teams with the project group, which will comprise representatives of the Council’s Development Team, Procurement Team and its Professional Advisors. It should be noted that responses from the soft market testing will not be scored and will have no bearing on any procurement bid responses and will solely be used by the panel to refine WCC sourcing strategy requirements. The exercise will not include or preclude any organisation from participating in any future procurement exercise that might subsequently be undertaken. Please submit your responses via our Jaggaer sourcing portal https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ which all correspondence relating to this soft market testing engagement exercise will be undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029440-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£88,607,334 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Dec 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wates Construction Limited

Further Information

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