Planning

Former Gasholders Site Redevelopment

WALSALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Nov 2025 at 13:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Oct 2025 at 08:31

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is spearheading the redevelopment of the Former Gasholders Site on Darlaston Road, Walsall, transforming a 9-hectare brownfield site into a modern industrial estate. This project, located in the strategic Black Country Enterprise Zone and Walsall Growth Zone, falls under the "Potential High-Quality Industry" category in the Walsall Site Allocation Document. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and involves a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) for remediation contractors and developers. Key activities include site remediation, earthworks, utilities installation, and the construction of industrial units for logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing. A formal site visit is scheduled for 20th November 2025, with contractors and developers required to confirm by 17th November 2025. The contract's forecasted value ranges between £30m and £40m, expected to commence in September 2027 and conclude by October 2030.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in construction, civil engineering, and site preparation, particularly those specialising in industrial developments. With two procurement options being considered, including the possibility of securing roles for both remediation and construction stages, the opportunity is ideal for companies with expertise in handling large-scale industrial projects. Its prime location near the M6 motorway enhances the attractiveness for businesses focused on logistics and those poised to benefit from the connectivity to other industrial developments. Engaging with this tender could open up avenues for long-term collaboration with the Council in a rapidly developing industrial area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Former Gasholders Site Redevelopment

Notice Description

The Council is looking to redevelop the site known as the Former Gasholders Site, Darlaston Road, Walsall. The Council have assembled and acquired the whole site; comprised of the former National Grid Gasholders site plus adjoining land to the south. The project will involve the transformation of this circa 9-hectare brownfield site into a modern industrial estate suitable for logistics, light manufacturing, and warehousing. The site is a strategic delivery priority for the Council as part of the Black Country Enterprise Zone and Walsall Growth Zone and is allocated as 'Potential High-Quality Industry' in the Walsall Site Allocation Document (SAD). The site is a significant opportunity based on its connectivity being adjacent to the M6 and other upcoming industrial developments in proximity. The proposed redevelopment will assist in generating new employment, training, and business opportunities in Walsall as part of the M6 Junction 10 employment area. The project scope encompasses all activities required to enable the successful redevelopment of the site for industrial use, including: Site Remediation and Preparation to address any contamination and Earthworks to prepare the ground for construction, including site clearance, grading, and levelling. Mitigation of On-Site Constraints such as ecology, flood risk, and utilities diversion to facilitate development. Creation of a site access that is suitable for future traffic movements associated with the site. Installation of all necessary utilities and site-wide infrastructure. Construction of four high-quality industrial units suitable for B2 (General Industrial) or B8 (Storage and Distribution) use, each ranging from 30,000 to 99,999 sq. ft GIA including associated external works. The contract value for both the remediation of the land and a possible development viability gap is anticipated to be in the region of PS30m - PS40m + VAT, however this will be reviewed as the procurement is progressed. The Council now wishes to carry out a formal Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) process. The feedback from the PME will be used to shape the procurement strategy for this project. Two options under consideration at this time are: Option 1 Developer to remediate the land and develop the site. Option 2 Contractor to remediate the land, with a secondary procurement of a Developer to develop the remediated site.

Planning Information

Further to the Councils pipeline notice issued on 24th October 2025, the Council now wish to begin a formal primary market engagement process with interested Remediation Contractors and Developers. Interested remediation contractors/developers must request a Confidentially Agreement from Stacey.Hackett@Walsall.gov.uk Once the signed Confidentially Agreement has been received the Council will issue the formal PME pack of information via the Councils In-Tend Portal. A formal site visit will be held on Thursday 20th November 2025. Interested remediation contractors/developers must confirm their request to attend by 1pm on Monday 17th November 2025 via the In-Tend portal stating their preferred timeslot. Developers: 10am - 11am 11am - 12 Remediation Contractors: 1pm - 1.45pm 1.45pm - 2.30pm Interested contractors/developers are requested to complete the relevant PME questionnaire and return it via the In-Tend portal by 1pm on Monday 1st December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071275-2025
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
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
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Stacey Hackett
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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