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Westwick Row - Main Contractor Design & Construction Works

The Crown Estate

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

31 Mar 2026 at 22:26

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

20 Mar 2026 at 16:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Dec 2025 at 13:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed here is initiated by The Crown Estate, a prominent central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The project, titled "Westwick Row - Main Contractor Design & Construction Works," falls under the construction industry category with a focus on works. Originally planned as a new-build residential project in Leverstock Green, Hemel Hempstead, the procurement stage has shown progression from planning to tender and recently faced some cancellations. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 27 March 2026, with competitive stages set to commence in March and April 2026, aiming for an award by June 2026. The procurement method employed is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, with a significant total project value estimated at £29.64 million gross, providing opportunity above the threshold.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in sustainable construction solutions such as low-carbon builds, timber frame construction, or housing projects aligning with Passivhaus principles. Strategic engagement with The Crown Estate could unlock pathways for innovation in design and construction methodologies, enhancing supply chain capabilities and sustainability propositions. Companies with expertise in Design & Build or Management Contracting are particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement's focus on high-quality and cost-efficient proposals through a Most Advantageous Tender criterion allows businesses to showcase their holistic capabilities ranging from programme management to supply chain and risk management, covering aspects such as environmental innovation and social value commitments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westwick Row - Main Contractor Design & Construction Works

Notice Description

Procurement of contractor design services and construction works under an open, competitive flexible procedure including mandatory conditions of participation followed by two competitive tendering stages. The award to the successful bidder will follow a two-stage design and build contract approach. Under a Pre-construction Services Agreement the appointed contractor will develop the technical design and construction methodologies subject to a secondary appointment to deliver construction works based on the approved scheme.

Planning Information

The Crown Estate and TOWN are seeking feedback from prospective Contractors for the Westwick Row development. Interested suppliers should register or log in through the Sourcedogg portal: https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/73839 Engagement includes: • Project Briefing Document • Preliminary Market Webinar with an overview of the project, programme, and sustainability objectives • A short questionnaire, issued via Sourcedogg, to gather insights on delivery capability, supply chain, procurement route preferences (e.g. two-stage Design & Build or Management Contracting), risk allocation, use of PCSA, timber frame delivery experience, and approaches to embodied carbon and low-energy performance. • Opportunity to submit clarification questions through Sourcedogg by 21 January 2026. Webinar Details: • Date: 14th January 2026 • Time: 13:00-14:00 • Location: Online (MS Teams) A recording and Q&A summary will be available. Scope: • Test market appetite and capacity • Experience in low-carbon, timber frame, and Passivhaus-influenced design • Preferred contracting approach (2-Stage D&B vs Management Contracting) • Supply chain readiness and programme considerations • Early views on risk, innovation, and delivery constraints Instructions: • All responses and clarifications via Sourcedogg • Participation does not form part of evaluation or affect future procurement opportunities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030059-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Crown Estate
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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