Planning

PME 2

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

14 Oct 2025 at 09:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise as part of their procurement process for a Development/Investment Partner aimed at redeveloping two significant sites in Morden Town Centre: the Abbotsbury Triangle and the Civic Centre. This programme, currently in the planning stage, plans to include over 1,300 mixed-tenure homes, a new Civic Centre, improved retail spaces, and enhancements to the public realm. Interested parties must submit their Request to Participate in PME by 22 October 2025. The anticipated procurement will span the construction and real estate services sectors, with an approximate value of £800 million. This substantial initiative is aimed at enabling the creation of sustainable housing and infrastructure, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 3 May 2027, concluding by 2 May 2037.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and real estate services, particularly those with the experience and capability to manage large-scale developments. By participating in the PME, companies can gain insights into the Council's requirements and contribute feedback on commercial arrangements, land assembly, and funding strategies. Engaging with this project not only allows for potential collaboration with a public authority but also offers businesses the chance to contribute to a significant urban development project in South-West London. This involvement can bolster a company’s portfolio, enhance its market presence, and create pathways for growth within the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PME 2

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton (the "Council") is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") exercise, to inform the planned procurement of a Development/ Investment Partner for two sites within the Morden Town Centre: * Abbotsbury Triangle * The Civic Centre The programme envisages the creation of in excess of 1,300 mixed-tenure homes (including new and replacement affordable housing), a new Civic Centre, an expanded and improved retail offer and extensive public realm improvements. The purpose of this PME is to seek feedback on: * The Council's requirements; * Land assembly approach; * Upfront costs and funding; * Emerging commercial arrangements and appointment. This PME notice is not a call for competition. The London Borough of Merton intends to engage with potential suppliers, who have both the experience and capability commensurate with the scale and nature of this opportunity, and reserves the right to limit the number of participants. This may involve meetings with some or all respondents to this notice. The Council anticipates that it will outline the high-level findings from this PME process and how these have informed the development of the procurement process in the tender documentation (while maintaining confidentiality for all parties). This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. How to express interest: If your organisation possesses the capability and expertise to deliver the opportunity and you wish to be considered for a meeting, please complete the 'Request to Participate in PME' form via the portal at https://procontract.due-north.com by 12:00 Noon UK time on 22 October 2025. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers interest.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton (the “Council”) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (“PME”) exercise, to inform the planned procurement of a Development/ Investment Partner for two sites within the Morden Town Centre: • Abbotsbury Triangle • The Civic Centre The programme envisages the creation of in excess of 1,300 mixed-tenure homes (including new and replacement affordable housing), a new Civic Centre, an expanded and improved retail offer and extensive public realm improvements. The purpose of this PME is to seek feedback on: • The Council’s requirements; • Land assembly approach; • Upfront costs and funding; • Emerging commercial arrangements and appointment. This PME notice is not a call for competition. The London Borough of Merton intends to engage with potential suppliers, who have both the experience and capability commensurate with the scale and nature of this opportunity, and reserves the right to limit the number of participants. This may involve meetings with some or all respondents to this notice. The Council anticipates that it will outline the high-level findings from this PME process and how these have informed the development of the procurement process in the tender documentation (while maintaining confidentiality for all parties). This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. How to express interest: If your organisation possesses the capability and expertise to deliver the opportunity and you wish to be considered for a meeting, please complete the ‘Request to Participate in PME’ form via the portal at https://procontract.due-north.com by 12:00 Noon UK time on 22 October 2025. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065042-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 May 2027 - 2 May 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
remakingmorden@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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