Scope
Reference
EPP0181A
Description
ProContract Project Reference No.: DN803885
Essex Procurement Partnership is procuring, on behalf of Tendring District Council, with the resulting contract between the Council and the successful Bidder, to deliver two construction regeneration projects in Dovercourt (Harwich), Essex.
These two standalone projects form part of £60M overall funding secured to deliver regeneration projects to the Tendring District. The sites are located at (i) Milton Road and (ii) Victoria Street, Dovercourt, Essex. Both projects already have planning permission and are at RIBA stage 3.
Milton Road project: construction project to demolish an out-of-date multi storey car park and create a modern, ground-level parking area with EV charge points.
Victoria Street project: construction project to convert two derelict sites to (i) social housing and (ii) dedicated parking spaces for residents.
More information about both projects can be found at: https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk/government-funded-projects
Please note, the estimated contract value provided is the ceiling budget limit for the complete project, and contract duration is modelled on development of the sites without lotting.
The purpose of this notice is to assess market interest and obtain feedback on several aspects of the opportunity, through the completion of an online questionnaire. A full information pack is available to download from the ProContract eTendering portal (see below for more information). Any questions regarding the contract opportunity should also be directed through the ProContract eTendering portal.
The deadline for questionnaire completion is Friday 13th February 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 February 2026
Engagement process description
The Market Engagement Information Pack is available on the Proactis ProContract web portal.
Interested parties are invited to download and engage with this Preliminary Market Engagement by:
1. Go to: https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities
2. Search for Essex County Council from the organisation list
3. Search for Project ref: DN803885 or title "EPP0181A - Milton Road and Victoria Street Construction Regeneration Projects"
4. Select "express interest" in this opportunity
5. Download the Market Engagement Information Pack and complete the attached questionnaire by the deadline date.
The deadline for responses is Friday 13th February 2026.
Important information:
This notice is not a call for competition to procure any works or services and is not published to reduce time limited for the receipt of tenders.
Interested parties will not be prejudiced by any response or (lack) to this notice. Nor shall a response to this notice guarantee an invitation to participate a future procurement process that Essex County Council may conduct. The Council may at its sole discretion hold further conversations with individual organisations.
Essex County Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party responding to this notice or any party who may participate in the market consultation exercise.
Please direct all queries through the ProContract messaging function. Anyone contacting the Council directly via email will be directed to the portal for communications.
A registered supplier account is needed to access information, but registration is free of charge. The Proactis supplier helpdesk (https://www.proactis.com/uk/support-login/support/) can help with registration queries. Please direct any technical queries to the helpdesk in the first instance, selecting the Supplier Support option on the home page.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWL-8775-PCGW
Town Hall
Clacton-on-Sea
CO15 1SE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Essex Procurement Partnership - procuring on behalf of Tendring District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Natasha Irani-Goldsmith
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex