Planning

NEW HOMES FOR SMALL SITES: Phase 1 Package A Site 1: HIGHGATE ROAD ESTATE

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 16:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is inviting suppliers to participate in its procurement process for the development of new homes as part of the New Homes for Small Sites Programme. Specifically, this notice pertains to Phase 1, Package A, focusing on Site 1 at the Highgate Road Estate. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement centres around works within the construction industry, with an aim to deliver 100% affordable homes. Located within the UKI31 region, this opportunity is funded through grant allocations and site disposals. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, urging businesses to submit their response sheets by 4th March 2026, ahead of the contract period starting in December 2026 and running until January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those focusing on affordable housing, to contribute to community development. The contract, valued at approximately £5.7 million, offers promising prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) keen to expand their footprint in the construction sector. Tackling underutilised sites for new housing developments, the project encourages collaboration with local communities, making it suitable for businesses that excel in community-focused projects and those capable of managing long-term construction schedules. Engaging in this procurement process can strengthen business growth and foster partnerships within public-sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NEW HOMES FOR SMALL SITES: Phase 1 Package A Site 1: HIGHGATE ROAD ESTATE

Notice Description

The proposed development is part of Camden's first phase of its New Homes for Small Sites Programme (NHSSP) which sits within Camden's wider Community Investment Programme (CIP). The programme aims to build new genuinely affordable social rent and intermediate rent homes on underutilised small and infill sites across Camden's Housing estates, working closely with residents and local communities. Public consultation is fundamental to development of CIP Projects. The programme is funded by grant funding and a site disposals programme to enable the delivery of 100% affordable homes on delivery sites. Phase 1 of the NHSS Programme comprises of 3 packages (A, B and C), for a total of 5 sites located in 5 separate housing estates. This brief and Preliminary Market Engagement Notice refers only to the sites contained within Package A: * Site 1: Highgate Road estate

Planning Information

Please complete the Pre-Market engagement response sheet via ProContract using the weblink below: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d2f5467d-270c-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065779
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014954-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£5,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Michael Sargeant
Contact Email
roopam.bhachu@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079746384

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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