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title: "**Withdrawn** Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of affordable housing (Phase 3a)"
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# **Withdrawn** Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of affordable housing (Phase 3a)

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23fc51a3-40e6-4bd5-98a3-955776ec7622

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## Summary

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council has issued a tender for the construction of affordable housing (Phase 3a). The procurement stage is an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender deadline of 14:00 on Tuesday 25th April 2023. The contract period is expected to start on 1st July 2023 and end on 1st October 2025. The procurement falls under the category of works in the construction industry and aims to provide opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for construction companies specializing in affordable housing projects to engage with Southend-on-sea Borough Council. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure they meet the Minimum Level Requirements outlined in the tender documents, covering aspects such as financial standing, ability, turnover, and insurance. As the contract involves design and construction work, companies with experience in JCT Design and Build Contracts and RIBA Stages 4 to 7 are well-suited to compete. The project's focus on affordable housing creation aligns with the council's commitment to community welfare and social service provision.

## Notice

**Withdrawn** Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking a suitably qualified Main Contractor (Contractor) to undertake control of the site detailed in the Tender Documents. The Contractor will then (as per the detail in the Tender Documents) be required to design and build new affordable housing for the site. This work will be undertaken based upon the JCT Design and Build Contract (2nd Recital). The requirements of the preparation of the site and the construction of the new affordable housing are described within the Employer's Requirements. Below is a summary of the site and description: Anson Chase - erection of 2 bed 3 person, M4(3) bungalow. Eagle Way Site 1A - erection of 5 x 3 bedroom, 5 person house. Eagle Way Site 2, erection of 5 x 2 bedroom, 3 person house. Eagle Way Site 3, erection of 2 x 3 bedroom, person house. The Contractor will be required to undertake / deliver all approved planning requirements. This includes, but is not limited to aspects of vehicular access, parking, bin stores, cycle storage, rotary dryers, and soft and hard landscaping. The Contract will be let under JCT 2016 Design and Build with Employer's Requirements, drawings, contract sum analysis, building specification, mechanical and electrical specification, structural specification. The Contractor will be required to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 4 to 7 Tender Documents can be accessed via: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents: 14:00 Wednesday 12th April 2023 The deadline for submission of a completed Tender Response is: 14:00 Tuesday 25th April 2023 The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on Ability, Financial Standing, Minimum Required Turnover and Insurance. The elements of the evaluation which are "scored" or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process. ***Contract start date & Contract end date are indicative and are provided only to satisfy mandatory fields of the Notice.*** Additional information: **Withdrawn** This procurement process was withdrawn as the minimum requirements of the evaluation process were not met by the submitted responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281c3cb-2e4f-4773-af4a-40bd74a23f07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281c3cb-2e4f-4773-af4a-40bd74a23f07
- 1 Mar 2023 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281c3cb-2e4f-4773-af4a-40bd74a23f07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281c3cb-2e4f-4773-af4a-40bd74a23f07
  27th February 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm

## Provenance

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