--- title: "Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of affordable housing (Phase 3b)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-06" --- # Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of affordable housing (Phase 3b) Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd.json) ## Summary Southend-on-sea Borough Council is inviting tenders for the role of Main Contractor to manage the construction of affordable housing as part of Phase 3b, in the East of England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including the receipt of clarification requests by 14:00 on Friday, 24th January 2025 and the submission of completed tenders by 14:00 on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. This contract falls under the industry category of construction structures and materials, and the project will be governed by the JCT 2016 Design and Build contract. The contract is projected to start on 1st May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with experience in affordable housing projects. It is suited for companies that meet the minimum requirements for financial standing, turnover, insurance, and have the ability to fulfil the planning and design requirements set out in the tender documents. Given the project's scale and scope, it offers substantial growth potential for small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Engaging in this project can not only enhance a company's portfolio but also contribute to the local community's development. ## Notice 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. The Contractor will be required to undertake / deliver all approved planning requirements. 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 Friday 24th January 2025 The deadline for submission of a completed Tender Response is: 14:00 Tuesday 11th February 2025 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 Annual 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. *** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21650fcc-71e1-4d5c-967d-85b00e26ea76 | | 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 | 6 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45000000 - Construction work - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Dec 2024 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21650fcc-71e1-4d5c-967d-85b00e26ea76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21650fcc-71e1-4d5c-967d-85b00e26ea76 6th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm - https://www.southend.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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