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title: "Prior Information Notice - Goldthorpe Housing Project (Phase 2a & 2b New Build and external public realm works)"
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# Prior Information Notice - Goldthorpe Housing Project (Phase 2a & 2b New Build and external public realm works)

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3719cd10-3a04-43dd-a604-0b9d4aeb07d8

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Prior Information Notice - Goldthorpe Housing Project (Phase 2a & 2b New Build and external public realm works)" in the construction industry category. This tender involves building nine energy-efficient homes using traditional methods exceeding current thermal energy efficiency regulations. The project will support the Council's Zero 40/45 Strategy and Climate Emergency Declaration. The tenders will be released around 11th November 2024, with the works estimated to commence in May 2025 and ending in August 2026. The contract will follow the JCT Standard Building Contract form and will be accessible through an open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in low-carbon construction solutions. The project demands high-level expertise in building energy-efficient homes, making it ideal for companies proficient in sustainable construction practices. The inclusion of various types of family homes and special energy-saving features such as high insulation, air source heat pumps, storage batteries, and solar PV panels highlights a substantial growth area for businesses equipped with cutting-edge green technologies. This initiative aligns with evolving market trends towards greener solutions, presenting a competitive edge for forward-thinking construction firms.

## Notice

The purpose of the event is to: * Engage with the Contractor market prior to any procurement activity. The Council is seeking to tender to appoint a Contractor to work on a housing scheme of 9 properties. The new homes will be built to an energy efficient specification, will be wholly electric and have been designed to respond to the Council's Zero 40/45 Strategy and Climate Emergency Declaration. The proposed plans include a mix of properties for social rent. * 2 x 2 bed semi-detached bungalows * 1 x 2 bed detached bungalow * 4 x 2 bed semi-detached houses * 2 x 3 bed detached houses The build specification is a traditional build method to the Council's low carbon build specification. The specification exceeds the current building regulation requirements for thermal energy efficiency through a fabric first approach. The properties will have high levels of insulation, air source heat pumps, storage batteries and solar PV panels. Form of contract: JCT Standard Building Contract Estimated tender publication date: w/c 11/11/2024 Works commence: Estimated May 2025, Estimated 63-week contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98998201-4b0c-4588-a8fd-f8a57ec295a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 7 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211300 - Houses construction work

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98998201-4b0c-4588-a8fd-f8a57ec295a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98998201-4b0c-4588-a8fd-f8a57ec295a5
  5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87367&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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