--- title: "Design and Build by MMC of a 7-bed Temporary Accommodation Unit at Archer Av, Southend on Sea" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-24" --- # Design and Build by MMC of a 7-bed Temporary Accommodation Unit at Archer Av, Southend on Sea Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4579c704-1709-4329-8cea-07605dd0cdf2.json) ## Summary The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the design and build of a 7-bed temporary accommodation unit at Archer Avenue, Southend on Sea. This procurement falls under the construction work for multi-dwelling buildings category (CPV: 45211000) and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 8th September 2020. The project is valued at £300,000 and will be conducted via an open procurement method. Contractors will be required to demonstrate the benefits of using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and must accept the risk of potentially reduced contract values based on planning approvals. This tender presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in a project that aligns with government requirements for temporary housing solutions. Businesses specialising in MMC and those with experience in multi-dwelling accommodation will find this an advantageous project to bid on. The ability to navigate planning approvals and demonstrate innovative construction techniques will be critical for competitive tender submissions, allowing firms to enhance their market presence in the rapidly evolving construction sector. ## Notice The Council seeks an suitably qualified contractor for the following works: Demolition of existing garages on site and the construction of new temporary accommodation using MMC(Modern Methods of Construction) as described within the Employers Requirements. The temporary accommodation will provide 7 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and communal kitchen and living spaces in line with government requirements for HMO's. In addition to the planning requirements the proposals will need to include vehicular access, parking, bin stores, storage (Metrostor for each room or an equivalent), rotary dryers and Landscaping. Landscaping should include soft and hard landscaping. The contractor should demonstrate the benefits in improvement to the construction programme from the MMC as set out in the tender documents. The Contractor will be required to obtain relevant planning approvals and must accept that in the event the approvals are not granted, the Contract will not progress beyond the planning application phase. No guaranteed contract value will be offered by the Council because of this requirement and the appointed Contractor must accept that their contract value may be reduced in alignment with the planning approval and construction phases. The contract will be awarded under a JCT Design & Build 2011 form of contract (as amended with Designer's portion specified) The procurement process will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Procontract: https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/ You will need to register on the system, Express an Interest in this opportunity E-TENDER Project Id: DN483444 , then look at My Opportunities where you will be able to find and view all the tender documents. All tender queries must be raised through the system once you have registered on the tender. The tender documents are only available from this site and are free of charge. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceb0ecd-c9d4-4a5c-b26e-5c9b62a7d05a | | 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 | 24 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2020 - 16 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 6YF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Rochford | | Electoral ward | Roche South | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses ## Release History - 24 Jul 2020 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceb0ecd-c9d4-4a5c-b26e-5c9b62a7d05a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ceb0ecd-c9d4-4a5c-b26e-5c9b62a7d05a 24th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.southend.gov.uk/ - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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