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Refurbishment of Lysons Enterprise Estate

Guildford Borough Council

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Planning

30 Sep 2026 at 09:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council plans to refurbish Lysons Enterprise Estate in Guildford: 15 existing light-industrial units arranged across three terraces, with a combined internal area of about 1,148 sq m. The 1980s units need significant upgrading and currently fail minimum energy-efficiency standards. The aim is to improve the accommodation for occupiers, comply with those standards and seek an EPC A rating across the estate. Expected works include recladding the terraces, associated mechanical and electrical work where needed, replacement doors and windows, and solar panels if required to reach the target rating. Limited landscaping and tree work, plus repairs and making good to external areas, are also envisaged. No new utility connections or major external works are planned.

This is at the planning stage: the Council has set out its intention to procure, but has not yet invited tenders. It expects a two-stage Design and Build route. Stage 1 would appoint a contractor under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement to develop the design, support planning, survey the site and develop the programme and open-book target cost. Stage 2 would be a Design and Build contract, subject to design, cost and governance approvals. The Council’s draft timetable envisages market engagement and approval in October 2026, a Stage 1 tender between October and December 2026, and Stage 1 award in January 2027. Stage 2 negotiation and award are expected between April and September 2027, with construction planned from January to December 2028. The planned engagement invites expressions of interest by 9 October 2026; a market activity may follow in October.

The work is suited to design-and-build contractors able to take responsibility for completing the design as well as delivering refurbishment works to occupied or tenant-used light-industrial premises. Stage 1 calls for design development and planning support, surveys, buildability review, construction methodology, programming and assessment of phasing and tenant impacts. Contractors will also need to develop a procurement strategy for work packages, provide open-book pricing, and identify risks and value-engineering opportunities. Delivery capability should cover façade recladding, doors and windows, coordination of mechanical and electrical services, and energy-efficiency upgrades, potentially including solar panels. The Council has indicated that small and medium-sized businesses are suitable for the procurement. The project combines design and pre-construction services with a substantial refurbishment programme, making relevant industrial-estate experience and the ability to manage design, cost and construction together pertinent.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of Lysons Enterprise Estate

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council are seeking expression of interest from D&B Contractors for the refurbishment of 19 light industrial units constructed in the 1980's which have now reached the end of their useful life and require significant upgrading works. The Council intends to follow a 2-stage Design & Build procurement route comprising a Stage 1 PCSA followed by a Stage 2 Design & Build Contract The contractor will be required to assume responsibility for completion of the design and delivery of the works under a Design & Build contract. Arranged in three terraces, to provide individual self-contained units, the construction is steel frame with powder coated, profiled steel sheeting and incorporating glazed panels. Each unit has an up and over loading door (manually operated) along with personnel door. Internally the units are single storey and open plan except for a WC block. Electricity and gas are connected. The eaves height is approx. 3.2 m. The units were originally built with lighting but no heating, though over the years some tenants have installed heating and internal fit outs to varying degrees. Externally there is parking, circulation areas and landscaping. Floor areas: Buildings: 1,155 sq m GIA (Combined units) Total Site area: 4,611 sq m (1.14 acres). The units are currently failing the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations. The Council is now undertaking a programme of refurbishment to upgrade the existing accommodation to a standard that meets occupier requirements, ensuring compliance with MEES regulation, whilst seeking to achieve an EPC rating of 'A' across the estate. Scope of works: Unit mix: * 8 single bay (mid terrace) 56 sqm * 3 single bay (end terrace) 59 sqm * 3 twin bay 117 sqm * 1 triple bay 172 sqm Total number of units:15 Total gross internal area: 1,148 sqm (all ground floor as per existing). The appointment is expected to be split into a 2 stage tender: Stage 1: Appointment under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to develop the design, support planning, undertake surveys, develop the contractor's proposals, programme and target cost/open book pricing. This is to include but is not limited to: * Develop designs and submit planning application * Review buildability * Undertake surveys * Develop construction methodology * Review phasing and tenant impacts * Develop programme * Develop package procurement strategy * Produce open-book pricing * Identify risks and value engineering opportunities Stage 2: Subject to successful completion of Stage 1, approval of the developed design, agreed contract sum and governance approvals, the Council may enter into a Design & Build Contract with the Stage 1 contractor to deliver the works. The construction works are likely to include: * Recladding of the three existing terraces including associated work to mechanical and electrical services, if required, and repairs to external works. * New doors and windows * PV panels to upgrade to EPC A only as required * Limited landscaping works and tree works * No new service connections * No significant external works other than making good and repair Draft Timescales: Soft market engagement: October 2026 Executive Approval: October 2026 ITT for PCSA Stage 1: October- December 2026 PCSA Stage 1: Contract Award: January 2027 RIBA 1-3 (until planning submission): February - March 2027 Stage 2 Contract Negotiation, Governance and Award: April - September 2027 Construction: January 2028 - December 2028

Planning Information

Interested contractors are invited to submit an expression of interest by email to procurement@guildford.gov.uk by 9 October 2026. Please provide the following information: • Company name • Name and job title of the principal contact • Contact email address The Council may provide further information to interested parties and may arrange a market engagement activity in October. Details of any such event, including the date, time, location and joining instructions, will be communicated directly to interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077d1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092174-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45213150 - Office block construction work

45261215 - Solar panel roof-covering work

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45421100 - Installation of doors and windows and related components

45443000 - Facade work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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
Guildford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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