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West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works

London Borough of Camden

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 19:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2025 at 16:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works" involves the London Borough of Camden as the buying organisation. The tender, focused on construction work, is under selective procurement using a competitive flexible procedure. Phase 1 of the regeneration project entails significant construction activities on two separate sites in London, aiming to deliver approximately 52 new homes with a public realm enhancement. As per the latest procurement stage dated 5 March 2026, the contract is awarded to Higgins Partnerships 1961 PLC, with the contract period set from 18 March 2026 to 17 October 2028. Prior stages included planning, tendering initiated in 2025, and a standstill period ending on 16 March 2026. The procurement method encourages competitive participation aligning with RIBA Stage 3 planning design.

This tender offers extensive business opportunities particularly suitable for construction firms experienced in urban regeneration projects and working with community enhancements. The involvement of selective procurement through competitive procedures allows for the participation of both small and large enterprises equipped with the financial capacity and experience required for such a significant contract. Firms capable of demonstrating substantial project execution, stakeholder engagement, and social value delivery stand to benefit most, as the tender invites detailed participation encompassing quality and pricing criteria. The selected suppliers are expected to meet strict insurance requirements and provide robust case studies aligning with the project's scale and complexity. This tender presents strategic growth potential for businesses specialising in construction within urban environments, particularly those with experience in residential developments and public infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Kentish Town Estate Phase 1 Works

Notice Description

Camden Council is awarding a contract for a main works contract for Phase 1 of the West Kentish Town Estate (WKTE) regeneration under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 (JCT DB 2016) together with the Council's standard amendments, using RIBA Stage 3 planning level design information. Phase 1 is located on two separate land parcels - Site A1 includes the demolition of a block of seven maisonette flats above garages, along with an adjoining office space currently used as the WKTE Consultation Hub. In its place, the Council will deliver approximately 52 new social rent homes across two development plots: Site A1: 30 new homes and a ground-floor commercial unit fronting Queen's Crescent Site D1: 22 new homes, located adjacent to a railway bridge - Network Rail Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) is required. In addition to the new housing, the scheme will deliver a high-quality public realm, incorporating landscaping, communal amenity space, and children's play areas, designed to enhance the quality of life for existing and future residents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05217e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020155-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,920,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,920,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£26,176,305 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 Oct 2028 2-3 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
London Borough of Camden
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGGINS PARTNERSHIPS 1961 PLC

Further Information

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