Tender

CPU7327 Laura Chambers Lodge New Build Development

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 May 2026 at 17:55

Tender

28 May 2026 at 17:49

PlanningUpdate

26 May 2026 at 10:17

Planning

26 May 2026 at 09:46

PlanningUpdate

29 May 2025 at 16:16

Planning

29 May 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is currently overseeing a public procurement process titled "CPU7327 Laura Chambers Lodge New Build Development." This tender involves the design and construction of approximately 12 houses and 40 flats at the former Laura Chambers Lodge Care Home Site in Clifton, Nottingham. Classified under construction works, architectural design services, and flats construction, this project is a significant opportunity within the housing construction industry. The procurement is in the tender stage with key dates including a tender submission deadline on 23rd July 2026 and an expected contract start date on 20th August 2026. The site for development is located at 29 Swansdowne Dr, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8HW, UK.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for contractors specialising in residential construction and design services. Businesses with expertise in traditional design and build as well as modern constructions are well-suited to apply. The projected contract value is £8.4 million, necessitating firms capable of delivering high standards of quality in compliance with building safety and energy efficiency standards. With criteria focusing on tender price and quality metrics such as construction methodology and post-completion support, enterprises proficient in these areas could benefit from increased business visibility and contract opportunities by participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

CPU7327 Laura Chambers Lodge New Build Development

Notice Description

Design and construction of an estimated 12 houses and 40 flats at former Laura Chambers Lodge Care Home Site at 29 Swansdowne Dr, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8HW. The development site will deliver a mix of house types to respond to local housing need, including family homes and accessible flats. The houses will be traditional two-storey construction with gardens and off-street parking. The flats will be located within a single block, designed to high accessibility standards, with communal entrances, refuse storage, secure cycle storage, and appropriate levels of car parking. The construction of all dwellings is traditional Design and Build.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05292f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050548-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211341 - Flats construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2026 - 30 Mar 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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