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title: "Homes England - DARTS Lot 1 - Technical Evidence Base & Spatial Options - Tempsford, Bedfordshire"
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# Homes England - DARTS Lot 1 - Technical Evidence Base & Spatial Options - Tempsford, Bedfordshire

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9e900b2-162b-465e-ad8f-e643e140ce7d

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by Homes England, operating as the Homes and Communities Agency, has culminated in the award of a contract for the project titled "Homes England - DARTS Lot 1 - Technical Evidence Base & Spatial Options - Tempsford, Bedfordshire." This initiative falls under the Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services category, with a central focus on delivering a new settlement along with significant infrastructure development in Bedfordshire. These works reside within the strategically positioned Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor, significantly enhancing connectivity between Cambridge, London, Bedford, and Milton Keynes. The procurement, which followed an open procedure, reached the award stage on the 13th of January 2026, with a contract period from the 14th of January 2026 to the 31st of March 2027. Notably, the tender supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The contract, valued at £1,550,000, was awarded to Mott MacDonald, marking the process as complete.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in engineering, architectural, and construction services. The scale of the project and its strategic location offer extensive prospects for firms to engage in a nationally significant infrastructure initiative, which in turn can enhance their portfolio and provide substantial economic benefits. Companies that can deliver high-quality services suited to large-scale urban planning and infrastructure projects will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. With its open procedure nature and focus on engaging SMEs, this project underscores a welcoming environment for a diverse range of firms aiming to expand their market presence and expertise within the UK’s vibrant development sector.

## Notice

Homes England is working with Government partners to explore a nationally significant opportunity to deliver a new settlement in Bedfordshire, supported by major infrastructure including new rail stations. The opportunity is underpinned by its location within the Oxford Cambridge Growth Corridor, at the intersection of the East Coast Mainline and East West Rail providing exceptional connectivity to Cambridge, London, Bedford and Milton Keynes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc11202d-001d-42f7-bca1-21f8821db409 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc11202d-001d-42f7-bca1-21f8821db409

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc11202d-001d-42f7-bca1-21f8821db409
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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