Planning

Homes England - Ifield Phase 1 Infrastructure

HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)

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19 May 2026 at 07:34

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement process is at the planning stage for a potential works contract announced by Homes England, operating as a sub-central government authority. The project titled "Homes England - Ifield Phase 1 Infrastructure" targets the construction industry and is set in the region UKJ2, United Kingdom. Key aspects of Phase 1 involve the establishment of key infrastructure including a two-lane road and a dual carriageway with facilities for cyclists and pedestrians, as well as strategic public realm works. The procurement stage began with a pipeline notice published on 19th May 2026, and further communication is anticipated by 1st March 2027. The works are valued at £45 million excluding VAT, with an expected contract execution from 25th October 2027 to 24th October 2029. The precise procurement method remains to be confirmed, with possibilities including a Dynamic Market or Framework.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth within the construction sector, especially for companies specialising in road infrastructure, utility installation, and large-scale public realm projects. Given the procurement's open nature to SMEs, smaller firms with relevant experience might find this to be an advantageous entry point into larger frameworks. Companies involved in flood compensation, substation construction, and integrated surface water systems could also find valuable prospects within this initiative. Potential contenders should prepare for participation in a dynamic procurement environment, allowing for robust synergies with public authorities and collaborators in future phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Ifield Phase 1 Infrastructure

Notice Description

Homes England is issuing this pipeline notice for a potential works contract at Ifield, phase 1. Phase 1 comprises two sections of work. Phase 1A is a kilometre long, two-lane road with segregated cycle and pedestrian routes, which facilitates access for the construction by others of a 6/8FE Secondary school, alongside full utilities for housing development. Utilities require a substation and foul water pumping station alongside other diversions and connections. There is also works as regards public realm, including public transport hubs, surface water drainage, and attenuation. Phase 1B is a 2-kilometre-long dual carriageway with dedicated bus lane and segregated cycle and pedestrian routes. The scope also includes flood compensation, surface water drainage, and attenuation. The route includes the crossing of a statutory water course and flood zone via a ~33m long bridge which is ~30m wide. Another organisation may be managing this procurement on behalf of the contracting authority, this will be confirmed in future notices. Please note that the procurement route for this contract opportunity has not yet been determined and may be procured via a Dynamic Market or Framework. A Prior information notice was previously published for this on 10 September 2024. The Notice identifier is 2024/S 000-028936 and Procurement identifier (OCID) is ocds-h6vhtk-04999a This is the first notice via PA23

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045605-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202710 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2027 - 24 Oct 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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