Planning

Electrical Building, Civic Centre Car Park

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

13 Nov 2025 at 11:36

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2025 at 11:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council is planning a procurement process for the design and build of a new electrical building at the Civic Centre Car Park, with the aim of renewing the electrical supply to the Council House and constructing a future energy centre. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, follows an open competition below threshold, enabling wide participation. The project falls under the industry categories of building construction work and electrical installation work, located in Plymouth, United Kingdom (UKK41 region). The tender period is open until 20 February 2026, with site activities commencing in May 2026 and expected completion by September 2026. Key stakeholders include Ward Williams Associates LLP and Buro Happold Limited, both serving as external consultants and playing vital roles in drafting specifications and assessing tenders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building construction and electrical installation to contribute to a high-profile project with a total budget of up to £1.2 million. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those capable of managing roles as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer, would find this contract appealing due to its comprehensive scope and involvement of experienced consultants. The incorporation of a green roof and modern design elements like anodised cladding panels highlights an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, making it an attractive venture for forward-thinking and environmentally-conscious firms. The procurement method being open allows for greater market engagement, fostering competition and enabling businesses to showcase their capabilities effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electrical Building, Civic Centre Car Park

Notice Description

Design and Build contract for the delivery of a new electrical building, housing electrical equipment to renew the electrical supply to the Council House in Plymouth and also a proposed new energy centre in the future. The single storey building will have stepped foundations and include a green roof, and aluminium anodised cladding panels, and associated work, and the installation of electrical equipment. Significant design work has been completed to RIBA 3. The contractor will need to act as Principal Contractor (CDM) and Principal Designer (Building Regulations), with the client's architect and structural engineers novated. A planning application has been submitted with a decision awaited. Start on site is expected in May 2026 with completion in September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a8ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073473-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BURO HAPPOLD LIMITED

WARD WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES LLP

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justin.phillips@burohappold.com, paulroscorla@wardwilliams.uk, procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Oldfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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