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title: "Old Orchard Road Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d33b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Old Orchard Road Redevelopment

Buyer: EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d33b

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## Summary

The tender for the Old Orchard Road Redevelopment, managed by Eastbourne Borough Council, involves the design and construction of a residential complex on a vacant site in Eastbourne, United Kingdom. The project is situated in the town centre adjacent to a conservation area and focuses on delivering 30 affordable flats with associated landscaping and amenities. Using an open procurement method and a competitive flexible procedure, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 20 February 2026. The pending contract is valued at GBP 9,115,025.87, with the standstill period ending on 3 March 2026, and the contract set to start on 6 April 2026. The industry category involves construction work, highlighting Eastbourne Borough Council's role as the project buyer and employer.

This redevelopment project represents significant opportunities for growth within the construction sector, particularly for SMEs aiming to expand their foothold in affordable housing provision. Businesses specialising in residential construction with experience in compliance with conservation and environmental standards could find this project highly favourable. The tender process involved notable participants such as Trinity Homes (UK) Limited, which has been awarded the contract, alongside other SMEs like Sunninghill Construction Co. Limited and Greymoor Construction Ltd., demonstrating vibrant competition and readiness among SMEs to seize such growth opportunities. The project’s scale and the Council's emphasis on community-focused development signal a promising avenue for businesses striving to align with sustainable building initiatives and forge robust ties with local government projects.

## Notice

The project comprises the design and build of a vacant site (previously the Ministry of Justice building) in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne. The site is located in the Town Centre, but in a predominantly residential area adjacent to a conservation zone. The scheme was granted at planning committee 13th December 2024 (Planning application reference 240418), and the decision notice is expected imminently. The S106 is almost complete. The site is in the ownership of Eastbourne Borough Council who are the project Employer. The proposed development comprises of 30 flats, all of which are affordable housing, this includes two accessible ground floor flats with two private parking bays. The rest of the site will be carefully landscaped with gardens that will provide communal / private amenity for the residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000,000 |
| Awards value | £7,595,854 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EASTBOURNE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EASTBOURNE |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN21 4UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Eastbourne |
| Electoral ward | Upperton |
| Westminster constituency | Eastbourne |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRINITY HOMES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 10:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068125-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015643-2026
  20th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068125-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.greymoor.co.uk
- http://www.perfecthomes.ltd
- http://www.sunninghill.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.robertsgallagher.co.uk/
- https://www.trinityhomesuk.com/

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