Tender

Design and Construction of 3 New Houses to Passivhaus / Future Homes Standard Principles

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 16:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is initiating an open tender for the design and construction of three new houses to Passivhaus and Future Homes Standard principles. The construction sites are located in Southend On Sea, Essex, covering Denton Avenue and Bradford Bury. The procurement is being managed under the JCT 2024 Design and Build Contract with an estimated completion period from 19th May 2026 to 23rd July 2027. The tender process is open with a submission deadline of 20th January 2026. Interested contractors must submit their tenders via the Southend City Council's procurement portal, reflecting the contract value which stands at approximately £1,050,000 excluding VAT.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses with expertise in sustainable construction and Passivhaus certification. Firms experienced in multi-dwelling building projects, especially those familiar with the UK construction standards, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also have opportunities here, as the procurement process encourages open competition. Engaging in this project can enhance a company's portfolio, demonstrating proficiency in pioneering sustainable building practices aligned with future housing standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Construction of 3 New Houses to Passivhaus / Future Homes Standard Principles

Notice Description

Southend on Sea City Council are seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors with certified passivhaus construction experience to carry out the construction and final technical design of 3no new build Residential properties. 1no to be built to the new Future Home Standard 2025 Option 1 principles which is located at Denton Avenue and 2no to be Passivhaus Certified at Bradford Bury. The 2-bedroom 3 person dwellings will consist of 1no single detached dwelling at Denton Avenue and a pair of semi-detached dwellings at Bradford Bury. The contract will be let under JCT 2024 Design and Build Contract with Employers Requirements, Drawings, Contract Sum Analysis, Building Specification, Mechanical and Electrical Specification. The contractor will be expected to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 4 to 7. Planning Permission has been granted for both sites at Bradford Bury and Denton Avenue.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077863-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 23 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077863-2025
    27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com
    The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN777575), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

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