Tender

WDC AB Knights Farm West Refuse Vehicle Depot and Road Infrastructure (ESPH732 CDS)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 14:09

PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2025 at 14:22

Planning

26 Aug 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council is actively seeking a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to undertake the development of Knights Farm West in Hailsham, East Sussex. The project, titled "WDC AB Knights Farm West Refuse Vehicle Depot and Road Infrastructure (ESPH732 CDS)," involves creating a new mixed-use development featuring a waste vehicle storage depot with an administration building, a solar farm, and a new access roundabout on the A267. This initiative is part of the Council's efforts to build a replacement depot for waste collection and street cleaning vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage, having been announced on 21st November 2025. Interested suppliers must express interest by 19th December 2025 and ensure all enquiries are submitted by 3rd December 2025. The overall value of the procurement is anticipated to reach £18,000,000 and will follow a competitive flexible procedure divided into two stages.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for contractors specializing in construction, especially those experienced in depot and industrial development and road infrastructure works. The procurement process is selective, with a stringent set of criteria, favouring businesses with a proven track record in relevant large projects. This is an ideal tender for firms experienced in managing major roadworks, depot construction, and incorporating sustainable energy solutions, such as solar power. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in these areas are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, as the project aims to integrate innovative sustainability measures alongside the traditional construction elements. With a projected timeline for works starting mid-2026, the timeframe provides a considerable opportunity for preparation and planning to maximise the impact and outcome of the contract award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WDC AB Knights Farm West Refuse Vehicle Depot and Road Infrastructure (ESPH732 CDS)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced main contractor for delivery of a new mixed-use development to create a replacement depot for its waste collection and street cleaning vehicle. Development of the site known as Knights Farm West to provide a waste vehicle storage depot with administration building (Sui Generis) and solar farm which will provide power to the new facility, together with a new access roundabout on the A267, alongside associated landscaping, parking and servicing and other supporting infrastructure. Full details are available in the document set.

Planning Information

The Council has issued a questionnaire for interested operators to complete and is available at the Council procurement portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home The deadline for submitting preliminary market engagement questionnaires is Sunday 7 September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076072-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213260 - Stores depot construction work

45213352 - Service depot construction work

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233125 - Road junction construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 13 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Bennett
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Further Information

Notice Documents

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