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title: "SCC - Design and Build of Affordable Dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea"
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# SCC - Design and Build of Affordable Dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e678

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed the awarding process for the design and build of affordable dwellings at Lundy Close, Eastwood, Southend-on-Sea. Contracting Auburn Group Limited, this project falls under the 'works' industry category, particularly focusing on construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses. The procurement, set within the UKH31 region of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, was conducted under an open procedure via the Council's e-tender facility. The tender was active starting in February 2025, with a submission deadline on 24th April 2025, marking both the end of the tender period and the bid opening date. The awarded contract, valued at £2,102,750, was signed on 1st April 2026, marking its transition to the award stage.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for growth for construction firms, including SMEs, specialising in residential building projects. Businesses skilled in sustainable construction practices to meet the 2025 Future Homes Standards are particularly well suited to compete. Given the project involves detailed design work for RIBA Stages 3+ to 6, there is a valuable opportunity for companies with expertise in planning and executing comprehensive construction projects, including aspects like vehicular access, parking, and landscapes. The collaboration under the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 Edition offers a structured environment for businesses to expand through innovation in building solutions and contribute significantly to the affordable housing sector.

## Notice

Southend on Sea City Council are seeking a suitably qualified main contractor to carry out the Design and Build of affordable dwellings in line with proposed 2025 Future Homes Standard. This work will be undertaken in conjunction with the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 Edition with amendments. The requirements of the preparation of the site and the construction of the new affordable dwellings are described within the Employers Requirements. The site is situated in Lundy Close in Eastwood at the Northern end of an area that lays to the east of the estate; The works include the design and build of 2 story blocks of flats consisting of 2x2 bed flats, 2x1 beds flats; 3 Terrace Houses consisting of 2x2 bed houses and 2 Semi detached Houses consisting of 1x2 bed and 1x4 bed house. The Contractor will be required to undertake and deliver all approved planning requirements. This includes, but is not limited to aspects of vehicular access, parking, bin stores, cycle storage, rotary dryers, and soft and hard Landscaping. The contract will be let under JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract with Employers Requirements, drawings, contract sum analysis, building specification, mechanical and electrical specification, structural specification. The Contractor will be expected to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 3+ to 6. The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e tender facility where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in the opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN582385), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this procurement must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and Build of affordable dwellings in line with proposed 2025 Future Homes Standard. This work will be undertaken in conjunction with the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 Edition with amendments. The requirements of the preparation of the site and the construction of the new affordable dwellings are described within the Employers Requirements. The site is situated in Lundy Close in Eastwood at the Northern end of an area that lays to the east of the estate; The works include the design and build of 2 story blocks of flats consisting of 2x2 bed flats, 2x1 beds flats; 3 Terrace Houses consisting of 2x2 bed houses and 2 Semi detached Houses consisting of 1x2 bed and 1x4 bed house. The Contractor will be required to undertake and deliver all approved planning requirements. This includes, but is not limited to aspects of vehicular access, parking, bin stores, cycle storage, rotary dryers, and soft and hard Landscaping. The contract will be let under JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract with Employers Requirements, drawings, contract sum analysis, building specification, mechanical and electrical specification, structural specification. The Contractor will be expected to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 3+ to 6. The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e tender facility where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in the opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN582385), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this procurement must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility. Additional information: All criteria are set out in the tender documents and the supplier questionnaire available to download on https://procontract.due-north.com . E-Tender Project ID: DN582385.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033676-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,102,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOUTHEND CITY 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 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUBURN GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033676-2026
- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006723-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southend.gov.uk
- http://www.southend.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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