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Temporary Accommodation Scheme

Castle Point Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Sep 2026 at 18:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

10 Aug 2026 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Castle Point Borough Council is procuring works to develop a site in Thundersley into temporary accommodation on a design-and-build basis. The requirement covers construction work, including design development from RIBA Stage 3 Plus using existing architectural drawings, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, certification, practical completion and handover. The contractor must deliver a fully functional, compliant development that meets statutory requirements, the employer’s requirements and the contract documents. The scope also includes necessary planning work arising from design development and value engineering, utility diversions, abnormal connection upgrades such as temporary construction power, and works within the agreed red-line boundary. The opportunity is for a contractor able to manage the complete development from design progression through construction and handover in Thundersley.

The process has reached tender: the council invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It may shortlist the three highest-scoring bidders for initial tenders, followed by dialogue and final tenders, but reserves the right to award after initial tenders or dialogue. Enquiries were due by 9 September 2026 at 23:59, and tenders by 25 September 2026 at 13:00; the deadline was extended from 21 September. The contract is a single lot, running from 16 August 2027 to 15 December 2029, with award due by 1 February 2027. Its estimated value is £12.8 million excluding VAT, or £15.36 million including VAT. Evaluation is 60% commercial price and 40% quality, covering time/cost/quality, buildability, value engineering, programme, supply-chain management and social value. Bids must be submitted electronically.

This suits an experienced main contractor with the design, construction and project-management capability to take an existing scheme from developed design through completion. Strong technical resources will be needed for design coordination, planning interfaces, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, certification, utility works and statutory compliance. The council is seeking capacity to manage programme, site logistics, buildability, value engineering and supply-chain performance, alongside dialogue with shortlisted bidders in Thundersley. The procurement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, so an SME with appropriate delivery capacity or a suitably structured consortium may be well placed. Bidders must meet the procurement questionnaire requirements, provide the required insurance cover, support electronic orders and PDF invoicing, and have resources to comply with UK GDPR and data-subject rights.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Accommodation Scheme

Notice Description

Castle Point Borough Council are seeking an experienced contractor to develop a site in Thundersley into temporary accommodation on a design and build basis. The works comprise the design development (from RIBA Stage 3 Plus onwards, based on the existing architectural drawings only), construction, completion and handover of site. The scope includes, but is not limited to, detailed design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, testing, certification and achievement of practical completion, together with all works necessary to deliver a fully functional, compliant and complete development in accordance with all applicable statutory requirements, the employer's requirements and the contract documents. Further planning work arising from awarded contractors design development value engineering proposals, utility diversions or abnormal connection upgrades (including temporary construction power), and any works outside the agreed red line boundary.

Planning Information

The engagement will involve completion of a series of questions in the form of the questionnaire provided. Castle Point Borough Council may follow up on responses received to seek further clarity if necessary. To access this opportunity and go to Open: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities Search for OPEN2026640 It is free to register and participate in this market engagement, if you don't have an account for Open you can sign up using the link below https://www.open-uk.org/ Click "Get Started" at the top right & follow the steps. If you need further guidance on how to use Open, please visit their How to Guides here: https://www.open-hub.org/how-to-guides/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085574-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
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
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
7 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2027 - 15 Dec 2029 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
Castle Point Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BENFLEET
Postcode
SS7 1TF
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Castle Point
Electoral Ward
Thundersley South
Westminster Constituency
Castle Point

Further Information

Notice Documents

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