local government contracts

Eastleigh Borough Council (the Authority) is seeking to appoint an expert Main Contractor to undertake the design & build of 192 new mixed tenure homes in Botley, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Full development consent has been secured in 2026. The Authority committed itself to provide new homes, services and infrastructure, at this development, known as Kings Copse Avenue (KCA). KCA is a key part of the Authority's self-delivery of housing pipeline. A dedicated project delivery team has been established that has overseen the planning stages and will support delivery of the development. Planning Application (F/25/100141) lists the permission secured for the 192 new homes, the Authority has an adopted policy of 'infrastructure first' and commits to progress our own developments at pace, taking all reasonable steps ahead of a main contractor award, to de-risk the development, to aid a swift start, leading to occupations. The programme anticipates a start on site in Q3 2027, first plot completions in early 2028 and final completion in late 2030, delivering all 192 plots together as a single phase with the associated infrastructure, soft and hard landscaping and open spaces. The Authority seeks to appoint the works required at KCA, pursuant to a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. Further details in relation to KCA and the works required are provided in the Project Brief, which is provided as part of the associated tender documents for this procurement. The contract will be awarded as one Lot. This procurement process is following a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and is split into the following phases. Phase 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) Potential suppliers will be required to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) compromising: • Pass/fail questions setting out Conditions of Participation • Questions on technical capabilities which will be evaluated and scored. The PSQ is to be returned by 11/11/2026, with clarifications closing on 06/11/2026. The Authority intends that it will invite the four highest scoring potential suppliers - based on the scored technical capability responses - that satisfy Conditions of Participation to participate in an invitation to tender (ITT) stage. Phase 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) The ITT phase is intended to comprise of: • A pricing submission; • A development specific technical submission; and • Interviews with potential suppliers. Each submission and the interviews will be evaluated and scored. If the Authority does not conduct a BAFO stage, the contract will be awarded to the supplier whose tender is determined to be the most advantageous tender following evaluation of the ITT submission and interview in accordance with the award criteria and assessment methodology set out in the associated tender documents provided to suppliers invited to the ITT stage. Phase 3 - Optional BAFO Stage Following evaluation of the initial tenders and interviews, the Authority reserves the right, but is not obliged, to invite all potential suppliers remaining in the procedure to submit a Best and Final Offer ("BAFO"). The Authority may invoke the BAFO stage where it considers that suppliers should be given an opportunity to improve their tenders in relation to price, quality and/or contractual matters before the final award decision. If the BAFO stage is used, the Authority will notify participating suppliers of the timetable, permitted scope of revisions and applicable submission requirements.

Eastleigh Borough Council (the Authority) is delivering an ambitious housing development to meet the needs of a growing population and lead the way for the Borough and its communities. In 2018, the Authority acquired 310 acres of land in Horton Heath and committed itself to provide new homes, services, infrastructure and businesses, that project is known as One Horton Heath (OHH). OHH is a landmark mixed-use development, located adjacent to the village of Horton Heath to the east of Eastleigh, Hampshire. A dedicated project delivery team has been established to oversee the planning and delivery of each parcel of the development. OHH is intended to be not only a commercially responsible project, but also one that recognises value extends beyond financial return. An Outline Planning Application for OHH was approved on the 27/10/2025 under the application number O/20/89498. The permission comprises severable and separate phases of development consisting of up to 2,500 residential units in total (across The Lower Acre, Quobleigh Breach, The Upper Acre, Round Copse, The Holme, The Homestal, Chalcroft Farm and The Folds phases and partially within Chalcroft Outfarm Works phase), a local centre, non-residential floorspace, a primary school, public open space (including formal sports facilities and informal provisions), allotments, ecological, landscape and sustainable drainage works and key infrastructure and utilities provision including new roads, footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths. The Authority made a commitment to the delivery of critical infrastructure early in the overall process and ahead of housing wherever possible which means that much of the major infrastructure associated with housing or non-residential development will have been installed or may be under construction alongside the works to be procured. This tender notice relates to the delivery of a phase of the development known as Upper Acre, the second residential parcel for delivery. It is intended to deliver 424 new mixed tenure homes and the current programme anticipates a start on site in March 2027, first plot completion in September 2027 and final completion in May 2030, delivering all plots together with the associated infrastructure, soft and hard landscaping and open spaces. A reserved matters application was submitted on 03 December 2025, validated on 09 December 2025 and granted on 19 March 2026 under reference (RM/25/100575) and Upper Acre is therefore covered by an approved reserved matters consent. The Authority is seeking to appoint a design and build contractor to undertake the works required at Upper Acre, pursuant to a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. Further details in relation to Upper Acre and the works required are provided in the Project Brief, a draft of which is provided as part of the associated tender documents for this procurement. This procurement process is following a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 and comprises: • a conditions of participation stage requiring suppliers to complete a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and enabling the Authority to identify a shortlist of suppliers to be invited to a tender stage. The PSQ is to be returned by 6th August 2026, with clarification to the PSQ by 27th July 2026; • shortlisted suppliers of the PSQ will be invited to bid for the main tender; and • this tender is intended to be a single stage submission followed by an interview, with the outcome of the submission determining the successful bidder. The Authority reserves the right to include further stages including a best and final offer stage.

The successful provider, whilst independent with its own objectives, will be capable of delivering the Council's priorities and work in partnership to support a community in which all the organisations can take pride. The service being commissioned will be focussed solely on the areas outlined within the tender documentation which can be accessed for free on the South East Business Portal https://sebp.due-north.com/ The maximum budget for this opportunity is £45,000 per annum/£90,000 across the duration of the contract (not including potential 1 year extension). The Contract will be for a period from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 with the option of extending for a further 1 year to 31 March 2030, depending on supplier performance/ funding etc. The anticipated service commencement date is 01 April 2027.