This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 17:18

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 17:45

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 00:39

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council has completed the "EBC - Kings Copse Avenue Multi-Utility Tender," which involved a procurement process to appoint a multi-utility provider for the delivery and implementation of utilities required for 192 residential units in Hedge End, Southampton. This project included the design and adoption of utility infrastructure like electricity, water, and heating systems. The award stage has concluded, with Connect IT Utility Services Limited appointed as the supplier under an active contract running from 19th June 2026 to 26th July 2030. The procurement employed an open method, allowing wide participation in a competitive environment.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in utility construction and management, particularly those with expertise in multi-utility solutions and residential infrastructure development. Companies well-suited to compete in similar tenders would typically be large-scale service providers or those with the capacity to undertake comprehensive utility projects. This project underpins Eastleigh Borough Council's commitment to addressing local housing needs, offering long-term engagement and collaboration prospects for successful contractors. Furthermore, businesses that focus on green and sustainable solutions might find advantageous positions in future related projects.

How relevant is this notice?

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/060936-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£113,501 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Eastleigh Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT IT UTILITY SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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