Planning

Duck Lane Modular Building Development

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 13:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is planning a public procurement process for the development of Duck Lane Modular Building. This project falls under the "goods" category within the modular and portable buildings industry, and the construction is set to take place in the UK's South West region (UKK24). Currently, the process is in the planning phase, with a focus on early market engagement. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 14 September 2025. The programme's aim is to establish a modular construction solution, comprising twelve two-bedroom apartments along with external grounds, based on Passivhaus principles.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for modular construction businesses, particularly those specialised in off-site systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this project particularly suitable given the council's preference for innovative construction solutions. The estimated contract value of up to £2.4 million indicates a worthwhile investment for businesses to contribute to energy-efficient, modern housing infrastructure. Engaging early in the process can provide competitive advantages in understanding the council's requirements and the subsequent planning stages, such as Gateway 3 approval.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Duck Lane Modular Building Development

Notice Description

BCP Council are seeking suppliers who can provide a modular construction solution. The scheme comprises of 12 No. 2-bedroom apartments external grounds, a cycle store, bin store and a parking area. Planning - A new planning application will be required following the council's approval of Gateway 3. This EME will assist to inform the Gateway 3 process. The council's construction preference is for an off-site system such as modular or panelised. Build standards should be based on Passivhaus principles

Planning Information

All EME documents must be submitted by sending it in an email to procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk marking your response 'DN787965 - Duck Lane Modular Building Development - Early Market Engagement Response' by 14/09/2025. Late submissions will not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please contact the Strategic Procurement team at BCP Council at procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or 01202 128989.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050544-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
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
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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