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title: "Lutterworth East B8 Site Disposal - Soft Market Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0505b2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-22"
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# Lutterworth East B8 Site Disposal - Soft Market Testing

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0505b2

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council is initiating a procurement process titled "Lutterworth East B8 Site Disposal - Soft Market Testing" in the works category. Located adjacent to Junction 20 of the M1 motorway in the United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage as of 22 April 2025. Potential bidders are invited to engage in soft market testing with a deadline for completing a questionnaire set for 23 May 2025. The planning stage involves the disposal of a 13-hectare employment site with significant highway infrastructure requirements, envisaged to conclude with contract delivery from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialised in large-scale construction and civil engineering, as the project involves comprehensive infrastructure work. Firms capable of managing significant site developments and compliance with planning consents may find this an attractive opportunity to expand their portfolios. Moreover, companies with experience in public sector contracts and those looking to establish a foothold in the East Midlands region might find this project particularly beneficial. The soft market testing stage allows potential bidders to influence the disposal strategy, affording valuable insights and a strategic advantage ahead of the main contracting phase.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council is looking to dispose of the B8 employment site at Lutterworth East, located adjacent to Junction 20 of the M1 motorway. The site measures approximately 13 ha (32 acres) has outline planning consent for 52,000sq m GEA approximately 560,000 sq ft. There are significant highway infrastructure works associated with the site delivery which the successful purchasers will be required to deliver. This soft market testing opportunity is to inform potential purchasers of the disposal strategy and is an opportunity for them to provide feedback on the strategy prior to the site being taken to market. This was previously advertised via a Pipeline notice which is available at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015629-2025?

### Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to complete a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire. This is available via:
www.eastmidstenders.org
Please search for DN771861

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016267-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 13:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016267-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016267-2025
  22nd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015629-2025
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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