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10 Jul 2026 at 08:16

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09 Jul 2026 at 09:01

Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 10:37

Planning

08 Jul 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council is leading a significant procurement initiative to appoint a design and build contractor for the development of houses and apartments at the Upper Acre parcel. The project, which is part of the broader "One Horton Heath" development in Eastleigh, Hampshire, aims to deliver 424 mixed tenure homes. Key stages include a start on site anticipated in March 2027 and final completion in May 2030. This procurement is currently at the tender stage, following a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with submissions being invited by 17th November 2026. Key industry categories involved are construction work for houses, flats, and landscaping, with a project value estimated at £120 million gross.

The procurement process presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and architectural services to engage in a high-value project within the public sector. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, are specifically encouraged to participate, making it ideal for companies with expertise in housing and infrastructure development. Successful bidding could enhance company portfolios and facilitate significant business growth, given the substantial scope of work and critical infrastructure involved. The process includes multiple tender stages to ensure that contractors meet Eastleigh Borough Council's quality and economic standards, making it a competitive yet rewarding pursuit for qualified enterprises.

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Notice Title

DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACTOR FOR DELIVERY OF HOUSES AND APARTMENTS IN UPPER ACRE PARCEL

Notice Description

Eastleigh Borough Council (the Authority) is delivering an ambitious housing development to meet the needs of a growing population and lead the way for the Borough and its communities. In 2018, the Authority acquired 310 acres of land in Horton Heath and committed itself to provide new homes, services, infrastructure and businesses, that project is known as One Horton Heath (OHH). OHH is a landmark mixed-use development, located adjacent to the village of Horton Heath to the east of Eastleigh, Hampshire. A dedicated project delivery team has been established to oversee the planning and delivery of each parcel of the development. OHH is intended to be not only a commercially responsible project, but also one that recognises value extends beyond financial return. An Outline Planning Application for OHH was approved on the 27/10/2025 under the application number O/20/89498. The permission comprises severable and separate phases of development consisting of up to 2,500 residential units in total (across The Lower Acre, Quobleigh Breach, The Upper Acre, Round Copse, The Holme, The Homestal, Chalcroft Farm and The Folds phases and partially within Chalcroft Outfarm Works phase), a local centre, non-residential floorspace, a primary school, public open space (including formal sports facilities and informal provisions), allotments, ecological, landscape and sustainable drainage works and key infrastructure and utilities provision including new roads, footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths. The Authority made a commitment to the delivery of critical infrastructure early in the overall process and ahead of housing wherever possible which means that much of the major infrastructure associated with housing or non-residential development will have been installed or may be under construction alongside the works to be procured. This tender notice relates to the delivery of a phase of the development known as Upper Acre, the second residential parcel for delivery. It is intended to deliver 424 new mixed tenure homes and the current programme anticipates a start on site in March 2027, first plot completion in September 2027 and final completion in May 2030, delivering all plots together with the associated infrastructure, soft and hard landscaping and open spaces. A reserved matters application was submitted on 03 December 2025, validated on 09 December 2025 and granted on 19 March 2026 under reference (RM/25/100575) and Upper Acre is therefore covered by an approved reserved matters consent. The Authority is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to undertake the works required at Upper Acre, pursuant to a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. Further details in relation to Upper Acre and the works required are provided in the Project Brief, a draft of which is provided as part of the associated tender documents for this procurement. This procurement process is following a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and comprises: * a conditions of participation stage requiring suppliers to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and enabling the Authority to identify a shortlist of suppliers to be invited to a tender stage. The PSQ is to be returned by 6th August 2026, with clarification to the PSQ by 27th July 2026; * shortlisted suppliers of the PSQ will be invited to bid for the main tender; and * this tender is intended to be a single stage submission followed by an interview, with the outcome of the submission determining the successful bidder. The Authority reserves the right to include further stages including a best and final offer stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c60b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064971-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45211100 - Construction work for houses

45211200 - Sheltered housing construction work

45211300 - Houses construction work

45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work

45211341 - Flats construction work

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Feb 2027 - 1 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

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