Tender

WDC Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre - Main Contractor (ESPH692)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council is soliciting bids for the role of main contractor in the development of the WDC Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre, under the tender process. This project is centred in Lower Willingdon, UK, and falls under the construction and architectural design services industry categories. Key stages of the procurement timeline include the expression of interest deadline on 21 October 2025 and the conclusion of the award period by 19 January 2026. The centre forms part of the larger Hindsland residential development and aims to consolidate existing medical facilities to meet modern NHS standards. The procurement method is a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a careful selection of participants based on defined criteria, with the first stage focusing on conditions of participation and the second on an invitation to tender. The proposed value for the project amounts to £10.5 million, with a gross value of £12.6 million.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms with experience in constructing medical facilities, working under Pre-Construction Services Agreements, and adhering to BREAAM Excellent standards. Ideal candidates are construction companies experienced in sustainable building practices who can demonstrate robust local supply chains, social value contributions, and strong cost planning and budget control capabilities. The procurement process encourages suppliers with innovative approaches to environmental and social impacts, offering businesses the chance to enhance their portfolio with a significant public sector contract in the UK. With a high-quality selection process, businesses will be evaluated not just on cost, but also on added value, environmental contributions, and social initiatives, potentially positioning them as leaders in the field.

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Notice Title

WDC Polegate and Willingdon Medical Centre - Main Contractor (ESPH692)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced main contractor for delivery of a new medical centre in Polegate and Willingdon to increase primary care infrastructure in the area. This is to be located at the new Hindsland residential development at Eastbourne Road, Lower Willingdon, BN20 9NU. The proposed medical centre was proposed as part of the planning application for the wider Hindsland residential development to provide a new, state-of-the-art primary care centre which would enable two existing Polegate GP practices - Downlands and Manor Park - to co-locate. The proposed medical facility will consolidate the undersized and outdated Downlands and Manor Park GP practices into a new primary care facility. The objective is to meet modern NHS standards for primary care provision, support the growing demand, both in terms of quality and volume, for medical services and enhance patient care by enabling increased capacity, accessibility and operational efficiency. The building will be approximately 2003m2 GIA and three storeys high, fully accessible, and offering a large car park for patients and staff along with ambulance bay and utility vehicles. The centre will also be delivered to BREAAM excellent standard. Features will include low carbon materials, solar panels and air source heat pumps for hot water, heating and cooling. Initially, the successful tenderer will be appointed under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA). This agreement will enable the contractor to work collaboratively with the client team during the pre-construction phase. Subject to satisfactory performance under the PCSA and agreement on key terms (including price, programme, and risk allocation), the contractor may then be formally appointed under a construction contract to deliver the works. The form of contract will be JCT Design and Build 2016. A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ffb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058839-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 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
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stephen Bottomley
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

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