--- title: "PME 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON" published: "2025-10-14" --- # PME 2 Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05cbf8.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Merton is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise as part of their procurement process for a Development/Investment Partner aimed at redeveloping two significant sites in Morden Town Centre: the Abbotsbury Triangle and the Civic Centre. This programme, currently in the planning stage, plans to include over 1,300 mixed-tenure homes, a new Civic Centre, improved retail spaces, and enhancements to the public realm. Interested parties must submit their Request to Participate in PME by 22 October 2025. The anticipated procurement will span the construction and real estate services sectors, with an approximate value of £800 million. This substantial initiative is aimed at enabling the creation of sustainable housing and infrastructure, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 3 May 2027, concluding by 2 May 2037. This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and real estate services, particularly those with the experience and capability to manage large-scale developments. By participating in the PME, companies can gain insights into the Council's requirements and contribute feedback on commercial arrangements, land assembly, and funding strategies. Engaging with this project not only allows for potential collaboration with a public authority but also offers businesses the chance to contribute to a significant urban development project in South-West London. This involvement can bolster a company’s portfolio, enhance its market presence, and create pathways for growth within the public procurement domain. ## Notice The London Borough of Merton (the "Council") is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement ("PME") exercise, to inform the planned procurement of a Development/ Investment Partner for two sites within the Morden Town Centre: * Abbotsbury Triangle * The Civic Centre The programme envisages the creation of in excess of 1,300 mixed-tenure homes (including new and replacement affordable housing), a new Civic Centre, an expanded and improved retail offer and extensive public realm improvements. The purpose of this PME is to seek feedback on: * The Council's requirements; * Land assembly approach; * Upfront costs and funding; * Emerging commercial arrangements and appointment. This PME notice is not a call for competition. The London Borough of Merton intends to engage with potential suppliers, who have both the experience and capability commensurate with the scale and nature of this opportunity, and reserves the right to limit the number of participants. This may involve meetings with some or all respondents to this notice. The Council anticipates that it will outline the high-level findings from this PME process and how these have informed the development of the procurement process in the tender documentation (while maintaining confidentiality for all parties). This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. How to express interest: If your organisation possesses the capability and expertise to deliver the opportunity and you wish to be considered for a meeting, please complete the 'Request to Participate in PME' form via the portal at https://procontract.due-north.com by 12:00 Noon UK time on 22 October 2025. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers interest. ### Planning Information The London Borough of Merton (the “Council”) is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (“PME”) exercise, to inform the planned procurement of a Development/ Investment Partner for two sites within the Morden Town Centre: • Abbotsbury Triangle • The Civic Centre The programme envisages the creation of in excess of 1,300 mixed-tenure homes (including new and replacement affordable housing), a new Civic Centre, an expanded and improved retail offer and extensive public realm improvements. The purpose of this PME is to seek feedback on: • The Council’s requirements; • Land assembly approach; • Upfront costs and funding; • Emerging commercial arrangements and appointment. This PME notice is not a call for competition. The London Borough of Merton intends to engage with potential suppliers, who have both the experience and capability commensurate with the scale and nature of this opportunity, and reserves the right to limit the number of participants. This may involve meetings with some or all respondents to this notice. The Council anticipates that it will outline the high-level findings from this PME process and how these have informed the development of the procurement process in the tender documentation (while maintaining confidentiality for all parties). This activity is focusing on the market, rather than the merits of individual suppliers. It includes no element of supplier selection or bid evaluation. There is no commitment of any kind inferred by either party. How to express interest: If your organisation possesses the capability and expertise to deliver the opportunity and you wish to be considered for a meeting, please complete the ‘Request to Participate in PME’ form via the portal at https://procontract.due-north.com by 12:00 Noon UK time on 22 October 2025. Please ensure only one representative from your organisation registers interest. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065042-2025 | | 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 | 14 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 May 2027 - 2 May 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON | | Locality | MORDEN | | Post town | Sutton | | Postcode | SM4 5DX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton | | Local authority | Merton | | Electoral ward | Merton Park | | Westminster constituency | Wimbledon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 70000000 - Real estate services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2025 at 09:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065042-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065042-2025 14th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - 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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