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Planning

04 Jul 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process for the conversion of Hampshire House, a vacant office building, into residential units with a target of 40 homes. This public procurement is categorized under the construction industry and is situated in the United Kingdom. The project is set to proceed under an open procedure method with a planned contract period from 25th January 2027 to 28th July 2028. A Pre-Market Engagement notice will be issued soon, offering further details about the tendering process. Parties interested in engaging in this project can contact Eastleigh Borough Council directly at dominic.mackrill@eastleigh.gov.uk. The value of the contract is projected at £5,000,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for construction firms, particularly those specialised in office-to-residential conversions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project’s suitability criteria explicitly include these types of businesses. Engaging in this project could provide significant growth opportunities for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the UK housing sector. The open procurement method allows for broader competition, encouraging businesses with innovative solutions to partake in this transformative initiative.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

EBC - Hampshire House - Office to Residential Conversion

Notice Description

Hampshire House is a vacant building owned and managed by Eastleigh Borough Council. It is to be converted to housing with a target of 40 units, initial plans prove the validity of this. Detailed surveys and due diligence has already been carried out, and procurement for Employers Agent is underway. The authority will soon be launching a Pre-Market Engagement notice which will set out our approach to tendering and delivery of this exciting new project. Contact can be made directly to dominic.mackrill@eastleigh.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063027-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2027 - 28 Jul 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

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