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

Wealden District Council

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03 Mar 2026 at 23:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 11:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council is overseeing a procurement process for the construction of a new medical centre in Polegate and Willingdon, located in Lower Willingdon, BN20 9NU at the Hindsland residential development. This project aims to consolidate two existing GP practices into a modern facility that adheres to NHS standards and features sustainable design elements like low carbon materials. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with Neilcott Construction Limited announced as the preferred supplier. The contract is valued at approximately £12,141,650 and is set to commence in March 2026, culminating in November 2027. While the competitive flexible procedure was employed, a selective procurement method ensured experienced contractors with relevant medical facility expertise were considered.

This tender is a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly large construction firms with experience in delivering healthcare facilities. With a focus on sustainable building practices and the promise of a long-term project, companies can establish their presence in the growing primary care infrastructure sector. Firms adept in managing complex construction logistics and contract compliance stand the best chance of benefiting from this procurement, given the rigorous selection criteria that emphasise technical capability, environmental impact, and social value. The procurement process promotes growth for businesses able to meet stringent standards for quality and operational efficiency, thereby enhancing their portfolio in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ffb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019248-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£10,118,042 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 1 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wealden District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Neilcott Construction Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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