Planning

6554852 Grosvenor Development Scheme PME

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

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29 May 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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29 May 2026 at 10:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities, a central government public authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at regenerating the former Grosvenor Barracks site in Belfast, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "6554852 Grosvenor Development Scheme PME," is listed under the works industry category with a total estimated value of £30 million. This project seeks to appoint a developer to construct a sustainable, mixed-use community, comprising private and at least 60 social housing units. Key dates include the submission deadline for expressions of interest on 25th June 2026, and a planned start date for the project's work on 25th January 2027. The procurement process involves preliminary market engagement to refine procurement documents, indicating an inclusive approach to finalising project specifics.

This tender signifies a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction and architectural design industries, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and residential developments. Entities specializing in multi-dwelling building construction, architectural design services, and social services infrastructure may find this project especially aligned with their capabilities. Additionally, the structure of this procurement process, which welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encourages participation from innovative and flexible organisations capable of delivering high-quality, low-carbon housing environments. Securing this contract could significantly enhance a company’s portfolio and open avenues for future public sector projects in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6554852 Grosvenor Development Scheme PME

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement to establish feedback from the market to develop and finalise the procurement documents for the procurement of a developer The Department for Communities (DfC) is undertaking this procurement for the appointment of a developer for the regeneration of the former Grosvenor Barracks site. DfC intends to facilitate a vibrant and inclusive community, incorporating private housing and a minimum of 60 social housing units, delivered within a sustainable, low carbon, high quality residential environment. The successful developer will enter into a Development Agreement under Licence with DfC to deliver this project. This Agreement will set out the contractual framework governing the development, including obligations, conditions, and procedural requirements. The Developer will be responsible for all design work required to secure full planning permission and satisfy requirements of all other statutory bodies. The Developer will be responsible for all aspects of the construction of the works, in full compliance with all relevant statutory regulations and relevant legislation. This includes entering into an agreement with a Housing Association for the delivery of the social housing units.

Planning Information

Please register on eTenders NI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do) and submit the completed EOI Questions attached to Resource No 6554852 before the submission date or alternatively submit completed responses to Lambert Smith Hampton e mail address plennon@lsh.ie

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050796-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

45215200 - Construction work for social services buildings

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2037 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Additional Buyers

CPD - CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 2JB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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