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title: "SCC - Design and Construction of 3 New Houses to Passivhaus / Future Homes Standard Principles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea8f"
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buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# SCC - Design and Construction of 3 New Houses to Passivhaus / Future Homes Standard Principles

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea8f

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council recently awarded a contract for the design and construction of three new houses to adhere to Passivhaus and Future Homes Standard principles. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically for residential properties in Southend-on-Sea, UKH31 region. The contract, valued at approximately £1,273,817.84 gross, was awarded to A.W. HARDY & CO. LIMITED and will run from 4th May 2026 to 2nd April 2027. The project involves constructing one single detached dwelling at Denton Avenue and a pair of semi-detached dwellings at Bradford Bury. The process followed an open procurement method below the financial threshold, under the legal framework of a JCT 2024 Design and Build Contract, with planning permissions secured for both sites.

This tender presents significant business expansion opportunities, particularly for contractors specialised in sustainable building practices, with experience in Passivhaus and future-oriented residential construction. SMEs with expertise in detailed architectural design and an ability to manage projects through to RIBA Stages 4 to 7 are well-positioned to benefit. Engagement in such a project enables businesses to enhance their reputation in sustainable construction, expand their portfolio, and potentially leverage this experience to secure future contracts within the growing market of eco-friendly developments.

## Notice

Southend on Sea City Council are seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors with certified passivhaus construction experience to carry out the construction and final technical design of 3no new build Residential properties. 1no to be built to the new Future Home Standard 2025 Option 1 principles which is located at Denton Avenue and 2no to be Passivhaus Certified at Bradford Bury. The 2-bedroom 3 person dwellings will consist of 1no single detached dwelling at Denton Avenue and a pair of semi-detached dwellings at Bradford Bury. The contract will be let under JCT 2024 Design and Build Contract with Employers Requirements, Drawings, Contract Sum Analysis, Building Specification, Mechanical and Electrical Specification. The contractor will be expected to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 4 to 7. Planning Permission has been granted for both sites at Bradford Bury and Denton Avenue.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046384-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 2 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | £1,050,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,061,514 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.W. HARDY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046384-2026
- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077863-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046384-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077863-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Council's e-tender facility Pro-Contract https://procontract.due-north.com. Your organisation will need to register on the e-tender system where registration is free of charge. Once you have registered you will need to express an interest in this opportunity (E-Tender Project ID: DN777575), then look at 'My Opportunities' where you will be able to view all the tender documents. Any tender queries in relation to this project must be raised as a clarification request via the messaging portal on the e-tender facility.

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.awhardy.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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