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title: "Conditional Sale & Purchase of Freehold Land and Obligations for Construction for up to 100 Affordable Dwellings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ff2"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Conditional Sale & Purchase of Freehold Land and Obligations for Construction for up to 100 Affordable Dwellings

Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ff2

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## Summary

West Northamptonshire Council has initiated a tender process for the "Conditional Sale & Purchase of Freehold Land and Obligations for Construction for up to 100 Affordable Dwellings" in Northampton, specifically targeted at the development site off Conway Close, Kings Heath. This public procurement contract, identified by tender ID WNC00000638, involves urban development construction work and land sale or purchase services. The procurement stage is currently active as a tender, employing an open procedure method. Interested parties can access all tender documents free of charge online, with the tender submission deadline set for 22nd May 2026. The award decision is expected by 29th May 2026, with the contract period starting on 14th September 2026 and ending on 14th September 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and social housing sectors. It is especially suitable for developers or registered social housing providers interested in expanding their portfolios by capitalising on a large-scale urban development project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to bid, offering a chance to contribute to and benefit from the development of affordable housing. Businesses equipped with the technical capacity for urban construction and the ability to manage social housing projects will find this procurement particularly appealing as it promises long-term growth potential in collaboration with a reputable public authority.

## Notice

1.1. This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") contains instructions and key information about the procurement process. This ITT constitutes the conditions of the procurement process and by participating, Developers agree to these conditions. West Northamptonshire Council (Council) invites bids for the acquisition of 6.83 acres of Council owned land based on a Public Works Concession Contract, for the development and subsequent management by a Registered Social Housing Provider of up to 100 Affordable Housing units off Conway Close, Kings Heath Northampton. The acquisition will be taken forward via a Development /Sale Agreements between the Council and the successful developer on the principal terms detailed in this tender document. The successful Developer will enter into an initial Development Agreement to allow finalisation of design and obtain all approvals required, such as, but not limited to, Council, Highways and Planning. The Developer may be a Developer or registered Developer of Social Housing. If the tender is completed by a Developer or other non registered Social Housing Provider, then full details of the proposed registered Social Housing Provider must be submitted as part of the tender response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032808-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN1 1ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Northampton North |
| Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 45211360 - Urban development construction work
- 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 11:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032808-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032808-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/wnc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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