--- title: "WDC AB Knights Farm West Refuse Vehicle Depot and Road Infrastructure (ESPH732 CDS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058d73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-21" --- # WDC AB Knights Farm West Refuse Vehicle Depot and Road Infrastructure (ESPH732 CDS) Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058d73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058d73.json) ## Summary Wealden District Council is actively seeking a suitably qualified and experienced main contractor to undertake the development of Knights Farm West in Hailsham, East Sussex. The project, titled "WDC AB Knights Farm West Refuse Vehicle Depot and Road Infrastructure (ESPH732 CDS)," involves creating a new mixed-use development featuring a waste vehicle storage depot with an administration building, a solar farm, and a new access roundabout on the A267. This initiative is part of the Council's efforts to build a replacement depot for waste collection and street cleaning vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage, having been announced on 21st November 2025. Interested suppliers must express interest by 19th December 2025 and ensure all enquiries are submitted by 3rd December 2025. The overall value of the procurement is anticipated to reach £18,000,000 and will follow a competitive flexible procedure divided into two stages. This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for contractors specializing in construction, especially those experienced in depot and industrial development and road infrastructure works. The procurement process is selective, with a stringent set of criteria, favouring businesses with a proven track record in relevant large projects. This is an ideal tender for firms experienced in managing major roadworks, depot construction, and incorporating sustainable energy solutions, such as solar power. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in these areas are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, as the project aims to integrate innovative sustainability measures alongside the traditional construction elements. With a projected timeline for works starting mid-2026, the timeframe provides a considerable opportunity for preparation and planning to maximise the impact and outcome of the contract award. ## Notice Wealden District Council are seeking to appoint a suitable qualified and experienced main contractor for delivery of a new mixed-use development to create a replacement depot for its waste collection and street cleaning vehicle. Development of the site known as Knights Farm West to provide a waste vehicle storage depot with administration building (Sui Generis) and solar farm which will provide power to the new facility, together with a new access roundabout on the A267, alongside associated landscaping, parking and servicing and other supporting infrastructure. Full details are available in the document set. ### Planning Information The Council has issued a questionnaire for interested operators to complete and is available at the Council procurement portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home The deadline for submitting preliminary market engagement questionnaires is Sunday 7 September 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076072-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 13 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | £15,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | HAILSHAM | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN27 2AX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Wealden | | Electoral ward | Hailsham Central | | Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald | | Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45213260 - Stores depot construction work - 45213352 - Service depot construction work - 45233120 - Road construction works - 45233121 - Main road construction works - 45233125 - Road junction construction work ## Release History - 21 Nov 2025 at 14:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076072-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 14:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051327-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 08:34 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051126-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076072-2025 21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051327-2025 26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051126-2025 26th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.wealden.gov.uk/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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