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title: "Design and Build of Operations Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ee96"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Design and Build of Operations Hub

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ee96

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## Summary

The Epping Forest District Council has undertaken a contracting process for the design and build of a new Operations Hub at North Weald Aerodrome in Essex. The procurement process, now at the award stage, involves construction work categorized under CPV 45000000, with a focus on the development of vehicle fleet parking, administration offices, storage, and maintenance hangars. The latest tender deadline adjustment has been moved to 11 December 2023. As per the award records, the contract has been actively signed with The Barnes Group Limited, valued at £6,900,000, with governance oversight ensuring compliance and risk management.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry, particularly those specialising in multi-functional and industrial building construction. With a main procurement method being an open procedure, businesses that value competitive pricing alongside high-quality service provision will find this contract appealing. The successful bid highlights the potential for regional suppliers to engage in large-scale projects, increasing their market credentials and fostering industry partnerships in the public sector. Those with expertise in complex infrastructure projects would be well-positioned to successfully compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council wishes to appoint a main contractor to design and build a new Operational Hub located on / adjacent to land at North Weald Aerodrome, North Weald, Essex. The Hub will comprise of vehicle fleet parking, administration offices, storage and vehicle maintenance hangars, and associated infrastructure including accesses, paths, internal roads, parking, fencing, lighting and landscaping.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Epping Forest District Council wishes to appoint a main contractor to design and build a new Operational Hub located on / adjacent to land at North Weald Aerodrome, North Weald, Essex. The Hub will comprise of vehicle fleet parking, administration offices, storage and vehicle maintenance hangars, and associated infrastructure including accesses, paths, internal roads, parking, fencing, lighting and landscaping.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033503-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | £5,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,785,369 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex, TLH35 West Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BARNES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45110000 - Building demolition and wrecking work and earthmoving work
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211350 - Multi-functional buildings construction work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45213200 - Construction work for warehouses and industrial buildings
- 45213220 - Construction work for warehouses
- 45213250 - Construction work for industrial buildings
- 45213251 - Industrial units construction work
- 45213310 - Construction work for buildings relating to road transport
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45223000 - Structures construction work
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033503-2025
- 8 Nov 2023 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033024-2023
- 3 Nov 2023 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032684-2023
- 10 Aug 2023 at 11:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023366-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.delta-esourcing.com
- http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=834368798
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/77TQ74MZMG
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Epping:-Construction-work./77TQ74MZMG

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