Green Innovation Corridor Enabling Works

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:28

Planning

16 Sep 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council is in the planning stages for the "Green Innovation Corridor Enabling Works," a major regeneration project in Wolverhampton focusing on green construction, engineering, and digital technologies. This project, under the procurement category of 'works', involves preparing sites for development in the region UKG39. The procurement process follows an open procedure and is above the threshold, indicating a significant scale of work. A planned procurement notice was published on 22 May 2026, with future notices expected by 27 July 2026, and the contract period slated from 1 February 2027 to 1 November 2027. Businesses can prepare for participation in this procurement by monitoring the upcoming stages and ensuring they are ready when the tender is announced.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the construction sector specialising in works related to construction and civil engineering. SMEs are encouraged to engage, as the suitability allows for smaller enterprises to compete. With a focus on green and digital innovation, companies that are forward-thinking with expertise in sustainable construction practices and digital technologies stand to benefit significantly. Engagement with the council during the planning stage could offer valuable insights and advantages for potential bidders, thus strengthening their position in the competitive tendering process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Green Innovation Corridor Enabling Works

Notice Description

The Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) is a major regeneration project in Wolverhampton, aimed at creating an Innovation District focused on green construction, engineering, and digital technologies. The enabling works package will look to prepare the identified sites for development.

Planning Information

The City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) is looking to engage with the market and secure views on the proposed tender and contract arrangements. The Council seeks to appoint a suitable contractor to deliver site enabling works as part of a phased delivery model for the Green Innovation Corridor. The works will be undertaken in the surrounding areas of a busy area within the City of Wolverhampton. If you would like to participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement please complete and submit the questionnaire available on the ProContract portal. wolverhamptontenders.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048227-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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