Planning

Homes England - Northstowe - WP5 Phase 3a1 and 3a2 Infrastructure

HOMES ENGLAND

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 08:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Homes England, involves the Northstowe WP5 Phase 3a1 and 3a2 Infrastructure project. This planning stage is part of a larger initiative to secure a works contractor under a proposed NEC form of contract. The focus is on construction works, including site establishment, infrastructure, utilities, and landscaping, located in the UKH region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in a preliminary market engagement by completing a questionnaire available on the procurement portal. The deadline for response submissions is set for 18 May 2026, with a future notice anticipated on 31 August 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for construction companies capable of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. SMEs are invited to participate, with suitable lot considerations in place. The project has a substantial budget, with a gross value of £72,000,000, providing ample opportunity for those in the construction industry. Engaging early in the process allows businesses to inform the scope and delivery approach, making firms involved in site clearance, drainage, and civil engineering well-suited to compete for this long-term infrastructure development contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Northstowe - WP5 Phase 3a1 and 3a2 Infrastructure

Notice Description

Homes England intends to procure a works contractor under a proposed NEC form of contract, and is seeking early market insight to help shape the final scope, packaging and delivery approach. The following description outlines the anticipated scope of works to support this market engagement exercise. * Site Establishment and Early Works * Site Clearance, Earthworks and Civils * Drainage Infrastructure * Utilities * Highways and Public Realm * Landscaping Further details relating to scope, background and requirement can be found by registering at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d2c2e8cc-044a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=c1683c2d-054a-f111-813c-005056b64545. There is also a short questionnaire to complete by the deadline stated within this notice.

Planning Information

A short questionnaire is available by registering at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d2c2e8cc-044a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=c1683c2d-054a-f111-813c-005056b64545, deadline for responses is 18 May 2026, 5pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069425
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042273-2026
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
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2027 - 10 Jan 2031 3-4 years
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
HOMES ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5BZ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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