Planning

Property Development, Construction, Highways and Infrastructure Framework

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process to establish a Property Development, Construction, Highways and Infrastructure Framework. This initiative, aimed at fostering local growth and development across various sites in the Borough, falls under the construction industry category. The framework encompasses an open procedure for the procurement of works and services, with a focus on civil engineering and building construction. The projected gross value is £250 million, with the procurement set to commence on 1 March 2026 and conclude by 28 February 2034. Future communication regarding subsequent steps is expected by 1 August 2025.

This procurement offers lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the framework is designed to accommodate a wide range of projects from education buildings to commercial development. Businesses skilled in construction, refurbishment, design, and project management will find ample opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure advancements in Blackburn and Darwen. By participating in this process, businesses can not only expand their operations but also contribute to regional economic growth, generating employment, and enhancing community facilities. The framework's broad scope in construction and infrastructure ensures diverse engagement, making it suitable for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence in northern England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Property Development, Construction, Highways and Infrastructure Framework

Notice Description

To deliver the Growth and Development Programme the Council has identified a number of sites across the Borough with projects planned to be implemented over the short, medium and long term. Delivery of these private and public sector projects will generate many benefits to the Borough, including:- * Additional tax revenues to support the Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy; * Accelerate economic activity to create employment opportunities for residents; * Support growth and vitality in the town centres of Blackburn and Darwen; * Generate financial benefits from strategic land receipts; and * Extend the choice and range of new family housing to attract new residents into the Borough. The framework will be for for all works, goods and services relating to any property, construction and civil engineering works for growth projects and programmes. including: demolition, development, refurbishment or re-modelling of existing properties owned and / or used by the framework users. The Framework is intended to be used for the procurement of goods, works and services in delivering a variety of projects covering building construction, civil engineering, highways infrastructure and commercial developments. The Framework will include all activities necessary to deliver completed developments, buildings and infrastructure, including acquisition or disposal of land for development, development or project finance; obtaining statutory permissions including planning permission; supply chain procurement and management, design services, construction works, marketing and sales. Typical schemes to be procured through the Framework may include education buildings, leisure facilitates, retail schemes, commercial development, elderly accommodation, mixed use schemes and construction of supporting infrastructure, roads, site remediation, demolition and other enabling works necessary to prepare sites ready for future development or disposal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027624-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45000000 - Construction work

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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