Fowlchurch Waste Depot Redevelopment

NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD

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PlanningUpdate

05 May 2026 at 07:41

PlanningUpdate

01 May 2026 at 13:39

Planning

01 May 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Norse Commercial Services Ltd, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Fowlchurch Waste Depot Redevelopment". This project is aimed at redeveloping the waste depot in Leek and involves tasks such as replacing old infrastructure, expanding workshop capacity, providing modern welfare facilities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The procurement falls under the 'works' category and includes design work, demolition, site preparation, and other construction-related activities. The contracting process involves a pre-market engagement period, scheduled to conclude by 29th May 2026, with the tender contract period anticipated to start on 1st July 2026 and end by 31st March 2027. The total estimated value of the project is GBP 3,600,000, out of which GBP 3,000,000 is allocated directly to the works.

The Fowlchurch Waste Depot Redevelopment offers a significant business opportunity, particularly for firms experienced in site development, infrastructure design, and construction. Businesses operating within the United Kingdom's regions like UKF12, UKF13, and UKF1 are well-positioned to benefit from this project. Given the scope of work, companies specialising in demolition, site preparation, and construction, as well as those capable of implementing health and safety compliance strategies, should consider participating. Besides, this project could serve as a significant portfolio piece, showcasing a firm's ability to handle comprehensive infrastructure redevelopments. The opportunity aligns well with firms focusing on public infrastructure works and strategic site development, promising growth and increased market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fowlchurch Waste Depot Redevelopment

Notice Description

Alliance Norse will be looking for qualified bids for the design of and redevelopment of Fowlchurch Waste Depot in Leek. The main aims of this project will be: * To replace aging infrastructure and asbestos containing buildings. * To expand workshop capacity to accommodate a growing fleet. * To provide modern welfare facilities for up to 135 staff. * To ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. * To future-proof the site for strategic growth and regeneration

Planning Information

We are undertaking pre-market engagement to better understand the level of interest in this opportunity and to assess the market’s capacity and willingness to participate in a forthcoming tender process. This early engagement will help ensure that the proposed approach is viable, competitive and aligned with supplier capabilities. It also provides an opportunity to gather feedback that may inform the structure, scope and delivery model of the procurement, supporting a more effective and successful tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06906f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040788-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45111291 - Site-development work

45233226 - Access road construction work

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORSE COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR6 6EQ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF12 East Derbyshire, TLF13 South and West Derbyshire

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Catton Grove
Westminster Constituency
Norwich North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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