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title: "WO1998 - 60+ Extra Care Residential Redevelopment, Melksham"
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# WO1998 - 60+ Extra Care Residential Redevelopment, Melksham

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b53965a5-a553-4832-a25b-910c998ce30d

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is managing a procurement process for the redevelopment of the former library site at Lowbourne, Melksham, under the project title "WO1998 - 60+ Extra Care Residential Redevelopment, Melksham." This tender falls under the "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" category and is intended to transform the site into a facility offering more than 60 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent and shared ownership. Interested parties must act promptly, with the tender period closing on 30 September 2024. A restricted two-stage procedure is being used, and initial design work is expected to commence in January 2025, with the final build completion targeted for December 2027. Key contacts at Wiltshire Council for further communication include Amy Colderick, reachable via email at Amy.Colderick@wiltshire.gov.uk.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs with experience in developing residential buildings. The project, valued at £23,000,000, emphasizes quality design, accessibility, and carbon neutrality. Businesses specializing in sustainable construction and those proficient in handling multi-stage development projects will find this tender particularly lucrative. Working with Wiltshire Council from the initial design phase through to project completion allows for substantial growth and the potential to establish a noteworthy portfolio in public sector housing projects. Familiarity with JCT contracts is crucial, as initial design works and subsequent construction will be managed under JCT agreements.

## Notice

PLEASE APPLY VIA SUPPLYING SOUTH WEST PORTAL AND SEARCH FOR OPPORTUNITY AND REGISTER. Restricted Procedure two stage tender under PCR 2015. The Authority is seeking expression of interest to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Main Contractor with proven capability for the purpose of the redevelop of the Former Library Site at Lowbourne, Melksham, SN12 7DZ The redevelop will provide extra care housing with associated communal facilities and have developed a business case on redevelopment with a scheme of 60+ one and two bedroom apartments for affordable rent and shared ownership. Wiltshire Council's aspiration is that the project delivers a landmark building with quality and accessibility at the forefront of design and with a well-considered integration of private and public spaces. Wiltshire Council's Development Aspirations Wiltshire Council is seeking to redevelop the site to provide extra care housing with associated communal facilities and have developed a business case on redevelopment with a scheme of 60+ one and two bedroom apartments for affordable rent and shared ownership. Wiltshire Council's aspiration is that the project delivers a landmark building with quality and accessibility at the forefront of design and with a well-considered integration of private and public spaces. Wiltshire Council does not require registration with, or assessment under, a prescribed sustainability scheme, such as BREEAM or Passivhaus. However, the scheme should be carbon neutral in operation with a preference for heat pump (possibly ground sourced) approach to space and water heating. Budget The business case for the development has been agreed on the basis of a total construction cost of PS23,000,000 (twenty-three million pounds) Contract Initial design works will be procured under the terms of a 2016 JCT Pre-Contract Services Agreement (PCSA) with the subsequent construction completed under the Terms of a 2024 JCT DB Contract. Programme Key programme dates are as follows: * Execution of PCSA - January 2025 * Commencement on site - June 2026 * Completion of build - December 2027 The Council is seeking to work with a design and construction partner from RIBA Stage 1 to develop proposals for the site, secure planning and ultimately deliver the build.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b42186-3d9a-447b-9100-ea6500d9f69e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2025 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,000,000 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b42186-3d9a-447b-9100-ea6500d9f69e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b42186-3d9a-447b-9100-ea6500d9f69e
  30th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

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