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Blackshots Demolition

Thurrock Council

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21 Aug 2026 at 14:45

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21 Aug 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking a single contractor to demolish the tower blocks and garages at Blackshots in Grays, Essex. This is a works contract covering demolition, site preparation and clearance activities, corresponding to CPV 45111000. The requirement is focused on the safe and effective removal of existing residential tower-block structures and associated garages, together with the related site-clearance work. Delivery is in Blackshots, Grays, within Thurrock. Businesses suited to this opportunity are demolition and enabling-works contractors able to take responsibility for the complete requirement rather than separately bidding for multiple packages. The buyer is Thurrock Council, a sub-central public authority, and the procurement is a below-threshold public-sector works opportunity.

The process has reached tender: Thurrock Council invited offers through an open competition, with tenders submitted electronically via its In-tend e-tendering portal. The tender deadline is 18 September 2026 at 12:00, and enquiries close at the same date and time. The estimated value is £2,670,000 excluding VAT and £3,204,000 including VAT. There is one lot. The contract period is from 5 November 2026 to 3 January 2028, with a possible extension to 3 January 2029. Renewal is described as two six-month periods. Offers will be evaluated on 60% quality and 40% price. Electronic submission is allowed, and portal registration is free.

This opportunity suits an established demolition contractor or a main contractor with strong demolition and site-clearance capability. The appointed supplier must be able to deliver the full demolition of tower blocks and garages in Blackshots, rather than only a discrete specialist package, so bidders should have the operational capacity to manage a substantial, multi-structure site. Relevant strengths include planning and controlling demolition works, coordinating site preparation and clearance, managing plant, labour and subcontractors, and delivering work safely in an urban setting. The quality weighting means the proposed delivery approach is important alongside price. Contractors with experience of complex building demolition and associated clearance works are likely to be best placed to demonstrate a credible method and adequate resources.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Blackshots Demolition

Notice Description

The Authority's requirement under this Contract is for a single Contractor to undertake the demolition of the tower blocks and garages in Blackshots, Grays, Essex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e9b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079985-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,670,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,670,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2026 - 3 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Thurrock Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

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