EBC - Kings Copse Avenue Multi-Utility Tender

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 16:45

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 00:39

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council has initiated a tender for the "EBC - Kings Copse Avenue Multi-Utility Tender," aiming to engage a multi-utility provider for the development of 192 residential units at Land South East of Kings Copse Avenue, Hedge End. The contracting process, in the award stage as of 1st June 2026, concluded with CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED being awarded the contract. The contract, valued at £113,501.17, encompasses the design, implementation, and asset adoption of utilities including electricity and water. This is a public authority sub-central government procurement, utilising an open method for the below-threshold competition, impacting various regions across the United Kingdom. The pending contract period is set from 15th June 2026 to 26th July 2030, with final signature scheduled for 12th June 2026.

This multi-utility tender, with its focus on comprehensive utility services and environmental sustainability through options like air and ground source heating, presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction and utility sectors. Large-scale utility providers with capabilities in advanced utility systems and residential development will find this tender appealing given its scope and the potential to establish long-term service arrangements. The open competition offers a fair playing field for competent providers to demonstrate their expertise and secure service provision in this burgeoning residential development area, enhancing business portfolios and regional market presence.

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Notice Title

EBC - Kings Copse Avenue Multi-Utility Tender

Notice Description

Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and competent multi-utility provider to carry out the required utility design, implementation & asset adoption to support the delivery of 192 residential units, including electricity, potable water, surface & foul water & air-source heating & ground source heating options. We are currently 50% through the determination period for detailed planning permission (F/25/100141) for residential development at Land South East of Kings Copse Avenue, Hedge End. The site is proposed to be developed to provide 192 residential homes with access from Kings Copse Avenue and associated parking and landscaping, with the scheme being part of the Council's housing delivery programme which seeks to meet housing need within the borough. The council is proposing a mixture of housing and apartment blocks, with mixed tenures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Until completion of the residential development with all units connected, commissioned and live to the respective utility networks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051603-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£113,501 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HILSON MORAN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051603-2026
    1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081729-2025
    11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=345814be-31d4-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21
    Multi Utility Tender - Kings Copse Avenue Project - Land South East of Kings Copse Avenue, Hedge End, Southampton Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and competent multi-utility provider to carry out the required utility design, implementation & asset adoption to support the delivery of 192 residential units, including electricity, potable water, surface & foul water & air-source heating & ground source heating options. We are currently 50% through the determination period for detailed planning permission (F/25/100141) for residential development at Land South East of Kings Copse Avenue, Hedge End. The site is proposed to be developed to provide 192 residential homes with access from Kings Copse Avenue and associated parking and landscaping, with the scheme being part of the Council's housing delivery programme which seeks to meet housing need within the borough. The council is proposing a mixture of housing and apartment blocks, with mixed tenures.

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