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EDC_5224_Ebbsfleet Central Infrastructure Works_ Multi-Utility Company

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Sep 2026 at 09:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 11:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is seeking one Multi-Utility Company to support the adoption of utility infrastructure across Ebbsfleet Central East and West, the planned civic and commercial centre of Ebbsfleet Garden City around Ebbsfleet International railway station in North Kent. The requirement covers telecommunications, water distribution, electricity distribution and sewage services. It is a utilities services contract supporting the wider regeneration programme, which aims to deliver up to 15,000 homes and associated communities. The work will be delivered in Ebbsfleet, within the Ebbsfleet Central development area. Ebbsfleet Development Corporation is the public-sector buyer and landowner involved in bringing forward key sites across Ebbsfleet and surrounding communities.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. The enquiry deadline was 2 October 2026 at 5pm, and the tender submission deadline is 20 October 2026 at noon. The contract is expected to run from 12 March 2027 to 12 March 2042, with an optional extension by mutual written agreement for additional project parcels, up to 12 March 2050. The estimated value is £15 million excluding VAT, or £18 million including VAT. There is one lot. Proposals will be assessed on quality at 60% and price at 40%, with the buyer intending to select one preferred supplier. The award decision is due by 1 March 2027.

This opportunity suits an established multi-utility company able to take responsibility for adopting infrastructure across a major mixed-use development. Relevant suppliers will need capability spanning telecommunications, water, electricity and sewage distribution, together with the operational and commercial capacity to support infrastructure across multiple development parcels. The procurement requires bidders to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire, demonstrate their suitability for the role, provide a commercial response and explain their proposed approach to delivering the services. The tender documents set out the full requirements and participation conditions. Suppliers with experience coordinating several utility networks within large regeneration or infrastructure programmes, and with the resources to support a long-term service arrangement, are likely to be best placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EDC_5224_Ebbsfleet Central Infrastructure Works_ Multi-Utility Company

Notice Description

Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) was established in 2015 to speed up the delivery of up to 15,000 homes and create a 21st-century Garden City in Ebbsfleet, North Kent. As planning authority for the Urban Regeneration Area, as well as landowner for a number of key sites across Ebbsfleet and surrounding communities, a key ambition for the regeneration of the area requires the Corporation to deliver Ebbsfleet Central, the civic and commercial heart of the Garden City scheme, set around Ebbsfleet International Train Station. EDC is seeking to appoint a Multi-Utility Company (MUC) to support the adoption only of utility infrastructure across Ebbsfleet Central East and West. More information about the opportunity is set out in the associated tender documents, including the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), which can be accessed via EDC's procurement portal InTend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ebbsfleetdc/aspx/Home from 17th September 2026. EDC undertook preliminary market engagement, details of which were set out in the UK2 notice published on 20 May 2026, notice identifier: 2026/S 000-046224.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract includes the following optional extension: The Initial Term may be extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties to cover additional parcels of the Project. An estimated optional extension period is indicated above.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice issued by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation (EDC) to build capacity within the market through raising awareness of the opportunity, testing market interest, and seeking feedback to help inform the proposed approach to procurement. Interested organisations can request a Preliminary Market Engagement information pack by emailing procurement@ebbsfleetdc.org.uk. Suppliers are requested to provide their feedback and confirm interest in the opportunity by completing and returning Appendix A in accordance with the instructions provided in the information pack. For clarity, Appendix A can be found in the Preliminary Market Engagement information pack Suppliers should note that any interest shown at this stage does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future procurement, and participation in this engagement exercise is entirely optional.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088046-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

65 - Public utilities

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

90400000 - Sewage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2027 - 12 Mar 2042 Over 5 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
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EBBSFLEET
Postcode
DA10 1EE
Postcode Area
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Ebbsfleet
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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