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title: "Chequers B New Build Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058540"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-11"
---

# Chequers B New Build Development

Buyer: EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058540

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Chequers B New Build Development" is being managed by Epping Forest District Council, with Braintree District Council as the procuring entity. This tender falls into the construction work industry category and is aimed at building a new facility meeting Passivhaus standards, including necessary works on a substation. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant upcoming date being the due date for engagement completion on 5th September 2025. The location of this project is in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. Potential vendors are required to engage through a questionnaire accessible on the BIP Delta e-sourcing platform. The estimated contract value is £4.2 million, with the contract period anticipated to run from March 2026 to August 2027.

This project presents notable opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those capable of meeting environmentally sustainable building standards such as Passivhaus. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the tender's suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in eco-friendly building solutions, or have experience with energy-efficient construction projects, would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth. The procurement process, being in the planning stage, offers ample time for businesses to prepare their proposals and demonstrate their capabilities and experience in delivering complex construction projects under stringent sustainability criteria.

## Notice

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to engage with the market and expressions of interest ahead of the procurement for a contractor to deliver the new build development and associated substation to Passivhaus standards. The scope will include the completion of Works at both the substation and main site as indicated in the planning approval and drawings.

### Planning Information

Engagement will be via completion of a questionnaire, followed up via email if necessary for full clarity.
Interested contractors may access the questionnaire and associated documents by registering on the BIP Delta e-sourcing platform (https://www.delta-esourcing.com) and once registered, to access this project using access code: N8DDRUCTYP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047683-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Braintree |
| Electoral ward | Bocking South |
| Westminster constituency | Braintree |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2025 at 13:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047683-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047683-2025
  11th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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