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title: "Sheffield Catalyst Sites - Neepsend and Furnace Hill Development Opportunities"
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# Sheffield Catalyst Sites - Neepsend and Furnace Hill Development Opportunities

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
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## Summary

The Sheffield Catalyst Sites Development Opportunity, initiated by Homes England in collaboration with Sheffield City Council, seeks to transform two major sites in Sheffield City Centre, namely Furnace Hill and Neepsend, into vibrant residential-led, mixed-use neighbourhoods. Categorised under 'Construction work for houses' with CPV code 45211100, the procurement process involved competitive dialogue and attracted bids for two separate Lots. Following the award stage, Capital and Centric (developments) Ltd and PfP-igloo Limited Partnership have both been awarded contracts with combined estimated Gross Development Values of £310 million, covering a contract duration from 2026 to 2036. The project's progressive phases are designed to capitalize on the sites' industrial heritage while delivering over 1,300 homes and significant commercial spaces, with key implementations beginning in July 2026.

The project offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in urban regeneration, property development, and construction to participate in Sheffield's transformation. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale residential projects, especially those adept in harnessing historical and innovative urban design elements, are particularly well-suited. With the project's procurement strategy welcoming SMEs, this presents additional opportunities for smaller businesses to contribute to different project facets, fostering potential growth in skills, finance, and partnership networks within Sheffield's burgeoning development landscape.

## Notice

Homes England is seeking Development Partners with the requisite skills, expertise, resource and creativity to deliver the comprehensive development of two significantly important and ambitious residential-led mixed use development opportunities in Sheffield City Centre. The development opportunities comprise two separate Lots. Following the initial selection stage, Homes England will shortlist three bidders for each of the following Lots: * Lot 1 Furnace Hill; and * Lot 2 Neepsend. Homes England has jointly prepared a Development Framework with Sheffield City Council to guide the delivery of each site and established the following Vision: "To transform Furnace Hill & Neepsend into two distinct and vibrant, urban neighbourhoods, capitalising upon their historic and natural assets to create a varied townscape, with a network of new public spaces and streets to improve legibility and connections between the City Centre and Kelham Island" Homes England is committed to developing a long-term relationship with Development Partners who have a proven track record in successfully delivering sustainable and high quality residential-led regeneration, matching the scale of Homes England's ambition for these two sites and Sheffield's huge potential. Furnace Hill and Neepsend each have an industrial heritage but inherently different characteristics with the potential for each neighbourhood to provide a distinct and varied residential offer that will play a pivotal role in meeting Sheffield's housing needs. Homes England is therefore presenting this opportunity for the appointment of a Development Partner for each site which can be delivered independently of each other. Additional information: Working closely with Sheffield City Council through the Sheffield Together Partnership, Homes England is progressing a comprehensive programme of place-based regeneration activity in Sheffield City Centre. The Council has identified two principal sites within Furnace Hill and Neepsend as catalysts for the regeneration of its urban core. The vision is for these sites to become two distinct, vibrant new neighbourhoods for people to live, work and play in the heart of the City. Lot 1 Furnace Hill Description: Furnace Hill is located as a key northern gateway to the City Centre bounded by the major arterial routes of Hoyle Street and Shalesmoor to the west and north respectively. The site is bound by Shepherd Street to the east and by Meadow Street to the south. The site is currently under-utilised and mainly comprises a mix of vacant land and vacant/derelict industrial buildings. The site extends to approximately 2.57 hectares. The site holds historical significance and includes a range of designated and non-designated heritage assets including the Hoyle Street Cementation Furnace (Scheduled Monument); the last intact cementation furnace in Sheffield, and Don Cutlery Works (Grade II Listed); a rare surviving mid-to-late 19th century metal works. Furnace Hill Conservation Area extends through part of the site. Key aspects identified in the Development Framework include: * 825 new homes * 1,900 sqm of non-residential uses * Mix of one, two and three bedroom mid to high rise apartments and maisonettes * Landmark tall building of exceptional quality at the corner of Shalesmoor/Hoyle Street * Repurposed and transformed Don Cutlery Works * High quality public realm including the new "Furnace Square" * Indicative GDV of PS165,000,000 Development Partner Requirements: Homes England is seeking to appoint a Development Partner for Lot 1 (Furnace Hill) and a Developer Partner for Lot 2 (Neepsend) with the financial means and relevant experience, skills, and resources to deliver the comprehensive development of these strategically important Catalyst Sites. The role of the Development Partner for each Lot will include: * To produce a masterplan and scheme designs based on the Development Framework; * To prepare and submit planning applications and secure planning approval for agreed schemes; * To secure funding commitments from investment partners; * To procure and manage construction contracts for the delivery of infrastructure and development works; * To coordinate the marketing and sale process for individual phases of development, and where appropriate the operational and letting/management arrangements for rented assets; and * To manage the development process through to the completion of construction and sale/exit. The value in this notice is the combined envisaged gross development value (GDV) for the combined sites. Lot 1 envisaged GDV is approximately PS165,000,000.00 with a contract duration of 96 months. Working closely with Sheffield City Council through the Sheffield Together Partnership, Homes England is progressing a comprehensive programme of place-based regeneration activity in Sheffield City Centre. The Council has identified two principal sites within Furnace Hill and Neepsend as catalysts for the regeneration of its urban core. The vision is for these sites to become two distinct, vibrant new neighbourhoods for people to live, work and play in the heart of the City. Lot 2 Neepsend Description: Neepsend is located along the River Don, just to the north of the A61 outside of the ring road, being bound by Penistone Road along its western boundary and Cornish Works to the south beyond which is the Kelham Island neighbourhood. The site mainly comprises vacant and/or derelict industrial buildings together with two operational uses (Wickes retail store and Westpack industrial building). The site extends to approximately 2.5 hectares. The site holds historical significance and includes a range of designated and non-designated heritage assets such as Cornish Works (Grade II Listed) which encapsulates the historical evolution of the cutlery industry in Neepsend. Rutland Road Bridge and Insignia Works are located adjacent to the site boundary and are Grade II listed. The Kelham Island Industrial Conservation Area extends through the majority of the site. Key aspects identified in the Development Framework include: * 480 new homes * 2,000 sqm of non-residential uses * Wide range of typologies including maisonettes, townhouses, low and mid-rise apartments * Repurposed and transformed Cornish Works * High quality public realm including the new "Artisan Square" and riverside walkway & pocket park * Indicative GDV of PS125,000,000 Development Partner Requirements: Homes England is seeking to appoint a Development Partner for Lot 1 (Furnace Hill) and a Developer Partner for Lot 2 (Neepsend) with the financial means and relevant experience, skills, and resources to deliver the comprehensive development of these strategically important Catalyst Sites. The role of the Development Partner for each Lot will include: * To produce a masterplan and scheme designs based on the Development Framework; * To prepare and submit planning applications and secure planning approval for agreed schemes; * To secure funding commitments from investment partners; * To procure and manage construction contracts for the delivery of infrastructure and development works; * To coordinate the marketing and sale process for individual phases of development, and where appropriate the operational and letting/management arrangements for rented assets; and * To manage the development process through to the completion of construction and sale/exit. The value in this notice is the combined envisaged gross development value (GDV) for the combined sites. Lot 2 envisaged GDV is approximately PS125,000,000.00 with a contract duration of 72 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a61ac-f97c-4b90-ab7f-daabc81ab91e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £310,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAPITAL AND CENTRIC (DEVELOPMENTS; PFP-IGLOO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211100 - Construction work for houses

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a61ac-f97c-4b90-ab7f-daabc81ab91e
- 6 Nov 2024 at 17:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7437d28-4a43-4a75-b2b7-fcddbbb13e36
- 29 Aug 2024 at 14:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221d5a7d-f29f-463f-bd65-e5e637d39b0f
- 23 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278bd28c-3037-49d6-93b0-4acf1ddeda9c
- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7974c06d-2d86-4798-a640-ce8a2329d8c1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54a61ac-f97c-4b90-ab7f-daabc81ab91e
  12th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7437d28-4a43-4a75-b2b7-fcddbbb13e36
  6th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221d5a7d-f29f-463f-bd65-e5e637d39b0f
  29th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/278bd28c-3037-49d6-93b0-4acf1ddeda9c
  23rd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7974c06d-2d86-4798-a640-ce8a2329d8c1
  22nd August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=d2475da8-9d5f-ef11-812e-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  Link to further information
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b653ca9c-9c97-ef11-8132-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=163b0c25-9d97-ef11-8132-005056b64545
  Direct link to opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england

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