--- title: "ESPH CN Wealden Employment Park Development - Knights Farm West (ESPH539)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-07-25" --- # ESPH CN Wealden Employment Park Development - Knights Farm West (ESPH539) Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c56dc640-e96e-4489-8fbd-9cb5167887de.json) ## Summary The Wealden District Council is initiating a tender for the development of the Wealden Employment Park at Knights Farm West (ESPH539), located in Lower Dicker, East Sussex. This significant project encompasses approximately 17.3 hectares and aims to deliver much-needed employment land along the A22 corridor. The tender, classified under the construction industry, is currently in the procurement stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th August 2022. The chosen development partner will be expected to collaborate closely with the Authority to design and implement a high-quality scheme that meets various objectives, including sustainability and job creation. This development opportunity is well-suited for construction firms, property developers, and businesses focused on urban planning and environmental sustainability. Companies that excel in creating industrial units, property management, and site development will find potential for growth here, as the project aims to attract new businesses to the area. With the contract period beginning in March 2023 and extending to March 2033, this is a long-term opportunity that could contribute significantly to the local economy and enhance business prospects for those awarded the contract. ## Notice Wealden District Council are bringing to the market a significant employment development opportunity and are seeking a development partner to work with the Authority to bring forward the Site in its entirety and deliver a high quality scheme to deliver much needed employment land along the A22 corridor, attract new business to the area and accommodate local growth. The whole of the Site is in the Authority's freehold ownership and extends to approximately 17.3ha (42.7 acres). The Authority is looking to appoint a development partner who is committed to working with the Authority in a true partnership style to design and deliver a viable and attractive proposal. The Authority expects this scheme to achieve a balanced delivery of a number of objectives around employment use, sustainability and quality design. Knights Farm is situated within the village of Lower Dicker, just outside of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty that stretches to the north. The property lies just to the north of the main A22 road which provides access to surrounding towns and villages and the wider national road network, linking to the A27 and M25. The whole of the Site currently comprises farmland with some buildings. The Authority is seeking the achievement of the following objectives: (1) A high profile, well connected Estate; (2) To provide units which meet both current and future market demand; (3) To fully optimise development opportunities for maximising employment uses on the Site and to achieve a positive and distinct sense of place; (4) To maximise a financial return for the Council; (5) To identify and proactively engage with all appropriate stakeholders across the area to maximise opportunities to work with them to enhance the delivery of the objectives; (6) To drive the pace of delivery but without any adverse impact on costs/risks; (7) To implement a management structure for the completed Estate that ensures the quality of all managed areas for the long term; (8) To deliver a Scheme that makes a tangible contribution to the Authority's climate and sustainability commitments. The Council requires the comprehensive development across the whole of the Site by the developer, albeit the Scheme may be delivered in phases. Full information is available in the tender documents. Additional information: For more information on how to apply for this development agreement please visit http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing and search for ESPH539 in the opportunities section. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c066347-1bb0-48bb-b12e-79d97ba20ae4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2033 | | 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 | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | EAST SUSSEX | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN27 2AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Wealden | | Electoral ward | Hailsham Central | | Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 45111290 - Primary works for services - 45111291 - Site-development work - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45211360 - Urban development construction work - 45213251 - Industrial units construction work - 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate - 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis ## Release History - 25 Jul 2022 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c066347-1bb0-48bb-b12e-79d97ba20ae4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c066347-1bb0-48bb-b12e-79d97ba20ae4 25th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.wealden.gov.uk Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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