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Amberstone

TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSING

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 12:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Town and Country Housing, is currently in the planning stage for a project titled "Amberstone." The project focuses on the construction of a high-quality residential development in the United Kingdom, encompassing sustainable, energy-efficient homes. The milestone for preliminary market engagement was achieved on 29th June 2026, and a future notice is expected by 15th July 2026. The contract period is set to start on 15th November 2026, concluding by 29th September 2028. This tender belongs to the works category, with a primary emphasis on construction work, and carries a substantial projected value of £10,200,000. The buyer, Town and Country Housing, is a public authority operating at the sub-central government level, based in Tunbridge Wells.

The Amberstone project presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies in the construction industry focusing on residential developments. Firms capable of delivering durable construction with efficient building services and high standards of resident comfort and wellbeing will find this tender particularly lucrative. Businesses specialising in sustainable building practices, energy-efficient solutions, and comprehensive project management are well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the requirement to provide innovative solutions for infrastructure, digital connectivity, and sustainable transport measures could attract entities looking to reinforce their market presence in developing resilient and modern residential spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Amberstone

Notice Description

This project seeks the delivery of a high-quality residential development that provides safe, sustainable, energy-efficient and low-maintenance homes designed for long-term occupation and management. The completed development must demonstrate excellence in design, construction quality and operational performance, whilst meeting all statutory requirements, planning obligations and Employer standards. Tenderers are expected to provide a fully coordinated design and construction solution that delivers durable building fabric, efficient building services, robust fire and life safety measures, secure and accessible environments, and high standards of resident comfort and wellbeing. The development should be designed to minimise whole-life costs, maximise energy performance and support efficient maintenance and asset management throughout its operational life. The completed homes shall provide attractive, functional and adaptable living environments with excellent thermal performance, acoustic separation, ventilation, daylight, storage and accessibility. Internal and external spaces should be designed to support modern living, promote resident wellbeing and create a positive sense of place. The wider development shall deliver resilient infrastructure, effective drainage, reliable utility services, integrated digital connectivity, sustainable transport measures and high-quality landscaping, creating a safe and attractive environment for residents whilst reducing future maintenance liabilities. Tenderers shall demonstrate how their proposals achieve these outcomes and provide a fully tested, commissioned and compliant development supported by all necessary approvals, certifications, warranties, operational information and training required for successful handover and long-term management.

Planning Information

The Preliminary Market Engagement exercise was undertaken solely to inform our understanding of market capacity, budget, programme and supply chain risks. It did not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender or commitment to procure. Participation or non-participation will not advantage or disadvantage any organisation in any subsequent procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c78e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064732-2026
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2026 - 29 Sep 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
TOWN AND COUNTRY HOUSING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1LQ
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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