Construction Contract Leads
East of England
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 31st Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-067a1d |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Construction work |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £24,700,000 |
East of England
Category Works
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 31st Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-067a1d |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Construction work |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £24,700,000 |
Scope
Description
Procurement of contractor design services and construction works through a competitive flexible procedure comprised of two competitive tender stages.
The award to the successful bidder will follow a two-stage design and build contract approach. Under a Pre-construction Services Agreement the appointed contractor will develop the technical design and construction methodologies subject to a secondary appointment to deliver construction works based on the approved scheme.
Total value (estimated)
- 拢24,700,000 excluding VAT
- 拢29,640,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 August 2026 to 2 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKH2 - Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
27 April 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the dedicated e-sourcing portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Capacity & Experience | The stage 1 tender criteria and sub-weightings are allocated across the following themes: Programme Management and Capacity Team & Experience Health, Safety & Wellbeing Innovation, Environment &... Sustainability Social Value Quality & Risk Management Supply Chain Management Design & Change Management 0 CDM 2015 and Building Regulations - Principal Designer & Contractor | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The Client is conducting a competitive, flexible procedure comprised of two tendering stages. Suppliers are invited to tender for this opportunity, with Stage 1 of the tendering process - referred to as the 'PQQ' - commencing from 1st April with a response deadline of 27th April at midday.
The Stage 1 criteria sets out the mandatory compliance requirements alongside a scored assessment of technical experience and capability with a full 100% weighting.
Subject to evaluation, a shortlist of highest scoring bidders will be invited to proceed to Stage 2 of the tendering process which will include a further, scored assessment of technical and commercial criteria.
In concluding the evaluation of Stage 2 tender responses, the award decision will be determined by the highest scoring and Most Advantageous Tender.
Documents
Associated tender documents
The Client is using the SourceDogg e-sourcing portal to manage this procurement.
The e-sourcing portal will open upon publication of this UK4 Tender Notice, providing access to the tender documents and bidding instructions.
All communications relating to this procurement must be made via the dedicated e-sourcing portal. Participating suppliers are encouraged to check the portal frequently for Client updates and clarification responses throughout the procurement process.
Contracting authority
The Crown Estate
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYN-4743-GYVQ
1 St James Market
London
SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders [at] thecrownestate.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government