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title: "Torridon House - Main Contractor Replacement Package B"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508d1"
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published: "2025-04-29"
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# Torridon House - Main Contractor Replacement Package B

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508d1

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## Summary

Westminster City Council has awarded a contract to Willmott Dixon Construction to serve as the main contractor for completing the Torridon House project, located in the Maida Vale Ward, north Westminster. This tender falls under the industry category of "Construction work for houses" and is part of the Council’s Package B development sites. The procurement process was facilitated through the Southern Construction Framework, utilising a limited procurement method due to the urgent need to replace the previous contractor following their insolvency. The contract, valued at approximately £7,235,573, was signed on 6th January 2025 and is set to last for 12 months starting December 2024, enabling the completion of 21 social rent homes.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in residential development and social housing projects. The direct award process highlights the importance of demonstrating reliability and specialised experience in handling large-scale construction undertakings. Companies that can showcase proven capabilities in overcoming project disruptions and swiftly resuming construction activities to meet tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby expanding their portfolio and strengthening their presence in public sector projects.

## Notice

The contract award to Willmott Dixon Construction will be to construct and deliver 21 Social Rent homes within the Maida Vale Ward and is located right in the heart of a vibrant, thriving community in north Westminster. The contract award will also enter into a JCT design and Build 2016 contract to carry out the main construction works at Torridon House which is part of the Council's Package B development sites. The contract will be for a period of 12 months from December 2024

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract award to Willmott Dixon Construction will be to construct and deliver 21 Social Rent homes within the Maida Vale Ward and is located right in the heart of a vibrant, thriving community in north Westminster. The contract award will also enter into a JCT design and Build 2016 contract to carry out the main construction works at Torridon House which is part of the Council's Package B development sites. The contract will be for a period of 12 months from December 2024. Additional information: The proposed appointment of Willmott Dixon Construction follows Geoffrey Osborne Limited going into administration on the 25th of April 2024, with the Council now seeking to conclude the replacement contractor appointment. At the time of insolvency, the Torridon House scheme was approximately 80% complete, with an original date for practical completion in July 2024

### Procurement Information

The call-off via SCF framework allows for a direct award process where there is a demonstrable advantage for the contracting authority to award its project to a particular supplier, for example in providing continuation of a particular supplier's site team or setup from another project, a particular experience or specialism that is only available within a particular supplier, or a service only available via that supplier, that satisfies the needs of the contracting authority and represents best value. It is also possible to use the Direct Award option where there is an urgent programme requirement which does not allow sufficient time to carry out a Mini Competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017488-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,235,573 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI32 Westminster |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WILLMOTT DIXON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211100 - Construction work for houses

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017488-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westminster.gov.uk

## Provenance

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