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Homes England - Warwick Bar Phase 2 Digbeth, Birmingham - Development Partner

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

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20 May 2026 at 15:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Homes England is planning a procurement process for the Warwick Bar Phase 2 development in Digbeth, Birmingham, aimed at transforming approximately 7.84 hectares of brownfield land into a mixed-use urban area. Homes England, acting as a sub-central government authority, is seeking a development partner to deliver a high-quality, housing-led scheme that respects the industrial heritage of the area while promoting innovation and regeneration. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, has an estimated gross development value of £500 million. Located in the West Midlands (region UKG), this project is part of strategic objectives to support local urban regeneration visions. A future notice is expected to be published by 30th September 2026, with the contract period starting 1st April 2028 and ending 31st October 2032.

The Warwick Bar Phase 2 development presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those capable of handling large-scale, complex urban regeneration projects. SMEs with expertise in creative urban placemaking, housing development, and heritage site revitalisation would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project not only offers substantial financial opportunities but also the prestige of contributing to a prominent regeneration scheme. Businesses engaged in building services, architectural design, and property development stand to benefit greatly from participating in this long-term initiative as there is an emphasis on integrating spaces for creative industries alongside residential development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homes England - Warwick Bar Phase 2 Digbeth, Birmingham - Development Partner

Notice Description

Homes England's Warwick Bar Phase 2 sites comprise approximately 7.84ha of brownfield land on the eastern edge of Digbeth, Birmingham. The sites present an opportunity for the transformation of significant urban sites in accordance with Homes England's strategic objectives and support Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority's vision for Digbeth. Homes England is seeking to appoint a Development Partner/s capable of delivering a high-quality, housing led mixed use creative urban scheme that integrates innovation in placemaking, helps drive regeneration and respects the area's rich heritage and industrial context. Warwick Bar Phase 2 will be a challenging and complex regeneration scheme to deliver due to the nature of the sites, their constraints, and the requirement to deliver space for the creative industries alongside residential development. This notice references an estimated value of PS500m (exclusive of VAT). This value is an indicative Gross Development Value (GDV) and is subject to change. As no VAT treatment has been established both inclusive and exclusive VAT figures are the same. A property professional services company will support Homes England on this procurement. Details of this will be included in subsequent notices. Please note that the procurement route for this contract opportunity has not yet been determined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046620-2026
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
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Oct 2032 4-5 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
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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
TLG West Midlands (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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