Tender

West Midlands Pension Fund - Longwell Green Retail Phase - Principal Contract PSQ

WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND

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Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Pension Fund, one of the largest pension funds in the country, is undertaking a significant development project at the Longwell Green Retail Park, with CBRE Investment Management acting as a procuring entity. The tender involves the design and construction of four new retail units, alongside associated external works. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is following a competitive flexible procedure. The initial stage is a Procurement Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), with responses due by 8th May 2026. The opportunity is classified under the construction work category and is valued at approximately £9 million. The project is located in the UK, specifically in the region designated as UKK1. The whole tender process is subject to procurement legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for construction firms capable of delivering high-quality, value-driven retail projects. The process is suited to businesses with a strong track record in design and build contracts, particularly those that can demonstrate economic stability and technical proficiency. Smaller enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the procurement strategy is inclusive of SMEs. The competitive nature of the tender, with only four suppliers advancing to the final invitation to tender stage, heightens the chance for gaining a foothold in the retail construction sector, enabling growth for businesses that successfully secure the contract.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Pension Fund - Longwell Green Retail Phase - Principal Contract PSQ

Notice Description

West Midland Pension Fund are one of the countries largest pension funds. On their behalf CBRE Investment Management are undertaking development at the Longwell Green Retail Park. This is a two-stage process. WMPF are seeking suppliers to submit a Procurement Selection Questionnaire as part of stage 1 of a competitive flexible procedure, for which 4 suppliers will be selected to proceed to stage 2 (the Invitation to Tender Stage). The works are the design and build of 4 new retail units including associated external works at the Longwell Green Retail Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033182-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND
Additional Buyers

CHRISTOPHER SMITH ASSOCIATES LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Leatherhead South
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

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