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29 Jun 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth Community Homes Limited has awarded a contract to Classic Builders (South West) Limited for the "Pensilva Land & Build" project, under the category of building construction work. The project, located in Plymouth, involves the procurement and completion of 46 dwelling units as well as associated infrastructure on the developer's own land. This direct award follows a unique procurement process without competitive bidding, as Classic Builders owns the specified land, making it the sole viable supplier. The award, valued at £11,750,000, was formalised on 29th June 2026, with the contract period scheduled from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2028, highlighting the project's strategic significance in the region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large construction companies with similar land ownership arrangements or those looking to partner in niche development projects. Businesses that can navigate direct awards and possess a strong local presence are well-suited to undertake such developments. The focus on a non-competitive but transparent procurement underscores the importance of aligning land ownership with strategic construction initiatives and presents avenues for companies possessing exclusive land-development capabilities to engage in similar public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Pensilva Land & Build

Notice Description

Procurement of 46-units and completion of dwellings and associated infrastructure on land within the developer's ownership.

Procurement Information

PCH has been approached by Classic Builders who owns the land associated with this opportunity and has introduced the proposal directly. As the developer is the owner of the site, no alternative suppliers are able to deliver the same development on this specific landholding. Consequently, a competitive procurement exercise is not considered appropriate. PCH considers that progressing discussions with Classic Builders represents the most efficient and proportionate approach, given the unique nature of the land ownership and the opportunity presented. This notice is published in the interests of transparency and to demonstrate that PCH has considered its obligations in relation to procurement regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06befb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,750,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOMES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL6 5DH
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Budshead
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Moor View

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLASSIC BUILDERS (SOUTH WEST

Further Information

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