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19 Jun 2026 at 13:17

Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 14:48

Planning

07 Nov 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to secure a development partner for the re-development of the MOD Feltham Barracks site, in collaboration with the London Borough of Hounslow and the Greater London Authority. This major project, valued at £570 million, focuses on residential real estate development and is situated in the UKI7 region. The process entails an initial engagement with registered providers to gather feedback, scheduled just before the tender stage. Interested providers must express interest by 19 June 2026, with one-on-one events expected to occur during the week starting 22 June 2026. This engagement aims to shape masterplan principles and the commercial deal structure, among other aspects. The future notice for the official tender process is anticipated by 1 September 2026.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations adept in large-scale residential development, funding, and planning. It is ideally suited for registered providers specialised in mixed-tenure housing projects, as the site aims to address national priorities, including increased housing delivery and capital receipts generation for Defence budgets. Being part of the ‘Trailblazer’ portfolio, it seeks experienced developers capable of handling projects exceeding 500 homes. This initiative not only provides a lucrative contract but also supports growth in sustainable urban development and aligns with economic and security-related governmental strategies.

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Notice Title

MOD Feltham Development Agreement

Notice Description

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), in partnership with the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH) and the Greater London Authority (GLA), will be launching a competition to secure a development partner for the re-development of the MOD Feltham Barracks site. The DIO, LBH and GLA have recently entered into a Collaboration Agreement that promotes joint working between the parties to enable the successful redevelopment of the Site. Originally a War Office depot, it became known for its military intelligence facilities. The site is earmarked for closure and the DIO are working the LBH and the GLA to bring forward the site for a mixed-tenure residential development. The site is key for two national government priorities: 1. The site is part of a programme to deliver capital receipts for the operational UK Defence budget in line with government priorities for UK security. 2. The site is part of the DIO's 'Trailblazer' portfolio intended to accelerate and maximise housing delivery in line with government priorities for housebuilding. The DIO proposes to enter into a Development Agreement with a developer and transfer the site on satisfaction of conditions. The developer will be responsible for securing detailed planning consent; funding and delivering the scheme in accordance with a number of landowner parameters. The DIO will be responsible for providing vacant possession in accordance with an agreed programme.

Planning Information

WE ARE ONLY SEEKING PARTICIPATION FROM REGISTERED PROVIDERS. A Registered Provider (RP) is an organisation formally regulated by the housing regulator that develops, owns, and/or manages affordable housing, such as social or affordable rent homes. Prior to tender, the DIO wishes to engage with registered providers ONLY to gain feedback on the following matters: -Commercial deal structure -Masterplan principles -Value drivers for the site -Housing mix -Housing delivery acceleration -Competition process The market engagement process will involve: 1) REGISTERED PROVIDERS are asked to register their interest by email to diocomrcl-spaseta@mod.gov.uk by 19 JUNE 2026. Upon registration Registered Providers will be sent the information pack via email. 2) One to One supplier events, facilitated by the DIO’s commercial advisor Savills, will be held with all suitable suppliers that register an interest from w/c 22 JUNE 2026 to w/c 29 JUNE 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed following registration of interest. Suitable suppliers will be those considered by the DIO and Savills to have relevant experience, capabilities and expertise in the funding and construction of residential led masterplans and are registered providers. 3) Suppliers will be asked to respond to a number of questions on the topics noted above, in order to gain feedback on the deliverability of the current proposals. Suppliers may be asked to respond in writing following the one-to-one supplier events. Feedback may be used to shape the selection process and/or commercial proposals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058126-2026
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

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

70110000 - Development services of real estate

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70120000 - Buying and selling of real estate

70123000 - Sale of real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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