--- title: "Bowlers Yard Development Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03766d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03766d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03766d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03766d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORHOUSING LIMITED" published: "2022-10-17" --- # Bowlers Yard Development Scheme Buyer: FORHOUSING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03766d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03766d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03766d.json) ## Summary ForHousing Limited is seeking a main contractor to deliver the Bowlers Yard Development Scheme in the Northern Quarter, Manchester. The scheme involves constructing multi-dwelling buildings for Shared Ownership, with work planned to start in January 2023. ForHousing, the contracting authority, will oversee the project through ForViva DevCo Limited, with a contract value of £12,000,000. The procurement is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of November 4, 2022, and will follow an open procedure with quality and pricing as award criteria. This tender presents an opportunity for construction companies experienced in delivering residential developments to compete for a significant project in Greater Manchester. Suitable businesses should be prepared for a collaborative partnership with ForHousing and demonstrate expertise in design and build contracts. The procurement's accelerated timeline, driven by funding requirements and planning restrictions, requires bidders to act swiftly and efficiently, ensuring compliance with set tender timescales. Interested suppliers can find more information on the Delta eSourcing portal and should engage promptly to meet the submission deadline of November 4, 2022. ## Notice ForHousing Limited (the "authority") wish to procure a main contractor to deliver the Bowlers Yard scheme located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester on a fixed price design and build basis, with the intention of starting the enabling works in January 2023 and the development works from March 2023 (the "Contract"). The site, which boarders the Metrolink Ashton line in New Islington, has already been purchased (in September 2022) and is in the ownership of ForHousing. Planning permission for 62 apartments was granted in August 2020, no planning changes are proposed to the current scheme. Properties are being developed for Shared Ownership and the letting and management of the properties will be undertaken by the Group's commercial subsidiary ForLiving. The owner of the site, ForHousing will be the ultimate client for the scheme, though it will be contracting through the ForViva's Group's development vehicle, ForViva DevCo Limited. Accordingly, ForViva DevCo will be the "Employer" ### Lot Information Lot 1 ForHousing Limited (the "authority") wish to procure a main contractor to deliver the Bowlers Yard scheme located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester on a fixed price design and build basis, with the intention of starting the enabling works in January 2023 and the development works from March 2023 (the "Contract"). The site, which boarders the Metrolink Ashton line in New Islington, has already been purchased (in September 2022) and is in the ownership of ForHousing. Planning permission for 62 apartments was granted in August 2020, no planning changes are proposed to the current scheme. Properties are being developed for Shared Ownership and the letting and management of the properties will be undertaken by the Group's commercial subsidiary ForLiving. The owner of the site, ForHousing will be the ultimate client for the scheme, though it will be contracting through the ForViva's Group's development vehicle, ForViva DevCo Limited. Accordingly, ForViva DevCo will be the "Employer" under the Contract. The 62 homes to be constructed under the Contract are a mixture 1 and 2 bed apartments. The main contractor that is chosen following the conclusion of this procurement process will be required to work with ForHousing and its professional team in a spirit of constructive partnership to finalise and agree the scheme design, specification, programme and contract sum for the project, and to ultimately deliver the works required by ForHousing under the Contract. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3P6VB95R3U ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029213-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORHOUSING LIMITED | | Locality | ECCLES | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M30 0BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Eccles | | Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45211340 - Multi-dwelling buildings construction work ## Release History - 17 Oct 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029213-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3P6VB95R3U - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Eccles:-Multi-dwelling-buildings-construction-work./3P6VB95R3U - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/3P6VB95R3U - https://www.forhousing.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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