Tender

EBBC - Bedfordwell Road Development

EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 16:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Eastbourne Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement project titled "EBBC - Bedfordwell Road Development." This project involves the design and construction of 100 new build dwellings and a commercial shell and core unit, located at the Bedfordwell Road Depot in Eastbourne, East Sussex, UK. The development includes remediation, highways works, landscaping, and refurbishment of existing structures. It falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. The procurement method being used is a selective, competitive flexible procedure, with expressions of interest due by 16th February 2026. The project has an estimated value of £36 million, and the award decision is expected by 2nd March 2026, with the contract running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale residential projects. Companies capable of delivering high-quality architectural design and comprehensive construction solutions will be well-suited to compete in this two-stage process, where the top six contractors meeting the criteria will be invited to tender. With a growing demand for housing, this development provides a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in the thriving East Sussex region. The selection criteria will focus on quality and compliance, making it imperative for participants to demonstrate their capability to meet the exacting standards required by the Eastbourne Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EBBC - Bedfordwell Road Development

Notice Description

The scheme is for the Design and Construction of 100No. New Build Dwellings and 1No. Commercial Shell and Core Unit, Including 80No. Dwellings for Rent and 20No. Dwellings for Shared Ownership with the Existing Pump House, including the Repair and Refurbishment of The Retained Elements of the Existing Pump House, including Remediation, Highways Works, Hard and Soft Landscaping, Services and All and Any Necessary On and Off Site Works at Bedfordwell Road Depot, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8XD.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060803
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004056-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

45211300 - Houses construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.white@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTBOURNE
Postcode
BN21 4UG
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Local Authority
Eastbourne
Electoral Ward
Upperton
Westminster Constituency
Eastbourne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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