Tender Opportunity: Residential Design & Build – 12 New Homes in South East England
Estimated Contract Value: £3,000,000 (Excluding VAT)
Tender Submission Deadline: 11 December 2026, 12:00 Noon
Contract Location: South East England
Contract Period: 18 January 2027 to 18 January 2029
Overview of the Tender Opportunity
A residential design and build opportunity is available for contractors to deliver 12 new homes in South East England.
The scheme comprises nine apartments and three houses, together with associated access, parking, landscaping and infrastructure works.
With an estimated value of £3 million excluding VAT, the project combines design and construction within a two-year delivery programme.
The procurement follows an open competition, structured as a single-lot works contract, and is identified as suitable for SMEs.
The opportunity brief lists a gross value of £3.66 million including VAT. Bidders should verify this published figure and its basis in the full procurement documents.
Contract Structure and Scope of Works
The contract covers the design and construction of the mixed housing scheme and its associated external works.
The scope includes:
Nine new apartments.
Three new houses.
Site access arrangements.
Parking facilities.
Landscaping.
Cycle and refuse storage.
Drainage and utility services.
Associated external works.
Contractors should review the full design requirements, drawings and technical information to understand the interfaces between the residential buildings and supporting infrastructure.
Supplier Eligibility and Bid Preparation
The opportunity is suitable for eligible SMEs with the capabilities required to deliver the design and construction package.
Detailed qualification requirements should be checked in the tender documentation. The opportunity brief does not specify financial thresholds, insurance limits or mandatory accreditations.
Comparable Project Experience
Bidders should prepare examples demonstrating experience relevant to the proposed housing scheme.
Case studies should explain the contractor’s role, the scope delivered and how design, construction and external works were coordinated.
Technical Methodology and Programme
The technical response should set out a clear approach to delivering the scheme within the stated contract period.
Recommended preparation priorities include:
Design coordination and decision-making.
Construction methodology and sequencing.
Management of drainage, utilities and external works.
Resource planning and programme control.
Consistency between technical proposals and pricing.
Responses should be tailored to the actual tender questions and supported by relevant evidence.
Tender Evaluation Criteria
The procurement uses a two-stage evaluation, with each phase contributing 50% of the final score.
Phase 1 – Tender Assessment
The first phase is weighted:
Technical Quality – 70%
Financial – 30%
These percentages apply within Phase 1, which accounts for half of the overall result.
Bidders should ensure the written technical submission and financial response are complete, consistent and aligned with the tender requirements.
Phase 2 – Tender Interview
The top three compliant tenderers will be invited to interview.
The interview phase accounts for the remaining 50% of the final score.
Interview preparation is therefore a major part of the bid process. The proposed delivery team should be ready to explain its methodology, programme and commercial approach consistently with the written submission.
The detailed interview format and scoring requirements should be checked in the tender pack.
Important Tender Dates
Clarification Deadline: 4 December 2026, 12:00 Noon
Tender Submission Deadline: 11 December 2026, 12:00 Noon
Contract Commencement: 18 January 2027
Contract Completion: 18 January 2029
Suppliers should raise questions about design responsibilities, technical requirements and commercial information before the clarification deadline.
The opportunity brief does not specify a time zone for the submission and clarification deadlines; bidders should confirm this in the procurement documents.
How Sterling Tender Solutions Can Help
A two-stage procurement requires a strong written bid and a well-prepared interview team.
Sterling Tender Solutions can support contractors with:
Tender readiness reviews: Assessing requirements and identifying evidence gaps.
Technical bid writing: Developing clear responses explaining the proposed delivery approach.
Case study preparation: Presenting relevant housing and design-and-build experience.
Documentation reviews: Checking consistency across the submission.
Interview preparation: Helping the proposed team communicate its approach clearly and respond confidently to questions.
Our support helps businesses prepare for both stages of the evaluation.
Interested in This Opportunity?
This £3 million residential design and build contract offers an opportunity to deliver a mixed housing scheme of nine apartments and three houses in South East England.
The tender submission deadline is 11 December 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Need support with your written submission or tender interview?
Contact Sterling Tender Solutions to discuss how we can help prepare your bid.
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