Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf2-591a-726d-bc50-9042a490e364/tender-for-the-provisioning-of-a-main-contractor-for-the-construction-of-afforda closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the provisioning of a Main Contractor for the construction of affordable housing (Phase 3b) [Southend-on-sea Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southend-on-sea-borough-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Dec 2024 Deadline Closed 11 Feb 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Southend-on-Sea City Council are seeking a suitably qualified Main Contractor (Contractor) to undertake control of the site detailed in the Tender Documents. The Contractor will then (as per the detail in the Tender Documents) be required to design and build new affordable housing for the site. This work will be undertaken based upon the JCT Design and Build Contract (2nd Recital). The requirements of the preparation of the site and the construction of the new affordable housing are described within the Employer's Requirements. The Contractor will be required to undertake / deliver all approved planning requirements. The Contract will be let under JCT 2016 Design and Build with Employer's Requirements, drawings, contract sum analysis, building specification, mechanical and electrical specification, structural specification. The Contractor will be required to complete the detailed design of RIBA Stages 4 to 7 Tender Documents can be accessed via: [procurement.southend.gov.uk](https://procurement.southend.gov.uk/southend/portal.nsf/index.htm) The deadline for receipt of clarification requests relating to the Tender Documents: 14:00 Friday 24th January 2025 The deadline for submission of a completed Tender Response is: 14:00 Tuesday 11th February 2025 The Minimum Level Requirements are covered in detail in the Tender Documents provided. This includes, but is not limited to, detail on Ability, Financial Standing, Minimum Required Annual Turnover and Insurance. The elements of the evaluation which are "scored" or "pass / fail" are fully explained within the documentation provided as part of the procurement process. \*\*\*Contract start date & Contract end date are indicative and are provided only to satisfy mandatory fields of the Notice. \*\*\* Read full description ## CPV classification Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c6e48db2-9d9b-4116-8891-84a60071addd) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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