Planning

Chequers B New Build Development

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 13:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Chequers B New Build Development" is being managed by Epping Forest District Council, with Braintree District Council as the procuring entity. This tender falls into the construction work industry category and is aimed at building a new facility meeting Passivhaus standards, including necessary works on a substation. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant upcoming date being the due date for engagement completion on 5th September 2025. The location of this project is in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. Potential vendors are required to engage through a questionnaire accessible on the BIP Delta e-sourcing platform. The estimated contract value is £4.2 million, with the contract period anticipated to run from March 2026 to August 2027.

This project presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those capable of meeting environmentally sustainable building standards such as Passivhaus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in eco-friendly building solutions, or have experience with energy-efficient construction projects, would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. The procurement process, being in the planning stage, offers ample time for businesses to prepare their proposals and demonstrate their capabilities and experience in delivering complex construction projects under stringent sustainability criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Chequers B New Build Development

Notice Description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to engage with the market and expressions of interest ahead of the procurement for a contractor to deliver the new build development and associated substation to Passivhaus standards. The scope will include the completion of Works at both the substation and main site as indicated in the planning approval and drawings.

Planning Information

Engagement will be via completion of a questionnaire, followed up via email if necessary for full clarity. Interested contractors may access the questionnaire and associated documents by registering on the BIP Delta e-sourcing platform (https://www.delta-esourcing.com) and once registered, to access this project using access code: N8DDRUCTYP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058540
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047683-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katrine.sallows@essex.gov.uk, procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Further Information

Notice Documents

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