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Development Project - Short Furlong, Beer, Devon

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED

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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 08:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification, is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Development Project - Short Furlong, Beer, Devon". This project falls under the 'works' category in the construction industry, specifically focusing on the design and building of 30 new dwellings in Beer, Devon, UK. The key procurement method involved is the Competitive Flexible Procedure, with an initial Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) having been scheduled for release on 20 July 2026. Interested contractors should express their interest by 14 August 2026 via LiveWest's ProContract eTendering portal, as this will aid in understanding market engagement levels. Construction is anticipated to begin on 1 March 2027 and end by 31 March 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction companies specialising in multi-dwelling buildings and individual housing projects. Firms with expertise in delivering design and build contracts, such as those holding experience with the JCT Design and Build Contract form, will find this project particularly advantageous. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with planning permissions and are adept in coordinating with local councils for project approvals may increase their prospects not only for this tender but for expanding their footprint in public sector housing developments across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development Project - Short Furlong, Beer, Devon

Notice Description

Design and Build of 30no dwellings at Short Furlong, Beer, Devon, EX12 3NL LiveWest intends to tender a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 through a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP). There will be an initial pre-qualification Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) issued to those who have indicated an Expression of Interest within the deadline. Those who qualify at PSQ stage will then be offered an Invitation to Tender (ITT). This process will be managed through the LiveWest ProContract procurement portal. The contract will be in the standard form of JCT Design and Build 2024 subject to the LiveWest Schedule of Amendments, LiveWest Employers Requirements, Planning Permission, Building Regulations and NHBC Warranty. The site to be constructed is covered by an open, pastoral field with no current buildings or hardstanding present. The site is bound by residential properties along Quarry Road to the north and further residential properties to the east. The main site entrance being located to the north of Short Furlong. The site topography slopes from approximately 75m above ordnance datum in the south towards 56m above ordnance datum in the north over a distance of approximately 56m. Outline Planning Permission has been obtained from East Devon District Council under application reference 18/1957/MOUT for up to 30 new dwellings, with Reserved Matters now consented under application reference 22/1522/MRES. Further information in relation to ground investigation, ecology, topographical survey, utilities and drainage commissioned by LiveWest will be issued as part of the ITT documentation. A copy of the consented reserved matters planning layout is included overleaf for information and further information is available from the East Devon Council Planning Portal. LiveWest intends to issue the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), which constitutes Stage 1 of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, on 20 July 2026. Suppliers interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to register their interest by emailing phillip.blackmore@livewest.co.uk. While not mandatory, expressions of interest would be greatly appreciated and will assist LiveWest in understanding the anticipated level of market engagement. The PSQ documentation will be issued through LiveWest's ProContract eTendering portal. Contractors wishing to participate should ensure they are registered on the portal in advance to access the procurement documents and receive any related communications.

Planning Information

LiveWest intends to issue the Pre-Selection Questionnaire (PSQ), which constitutes Stage 1 of the Competitive Flexible Procedure, on 20 July 2026. Suppliers interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to register their interest by emailing phillip.blackmore@livewest.co.uk. While not mandatory, expressions of interest would be greatly appreciated and will assist LiveWest in understanding the anticipated level of market engagement. The PSQ documentation will be issued through LiveWest's ProContract eTendering portal. Contractors wishing to participate should ensure they are registered on the portal in advance to access the procurement documents and receive any related communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062029-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
LIVEWEST 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
EXETER
Postcode
EX5 2FZ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Broadclyst
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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