Scope
Reference
EBBC - 038725
Description
The project comprises the design and build of a vacant site (previously the Ministry of Justice building) in Old Orchard Road, Eastbourne. The site is located in the Town Centre, but in a predominantly residential area adjacent to a conservation zone.
The scheme was granted at planning committee 13th December 2024 (Planning application reference 240418), and the decision notice is expected imminently. The S106 is almost complete.
The site is in the ownership of Eastbourne Borough Council who are the project Employer.
The proposed development comprises of 30 flats, all of which are affordable housing, this includes two accessible ground floor flats with two private parking bays. The rest of the site will be carefully landscaped with gardens that will provide communal / private amenity for the residents.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £7,595,854.89 excluding VAT
- £9,115,025.87 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
20 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 April 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 28 February 2028
- 1 year, 10 months, 23 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
GREYMOOR CONSTRUCTION LTD
- Companies House: 10665009
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLLG-7686-PXDG
Unit M Great Hollanden Business Centre
Hildenborough
TN15 0SQ
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.greymoor.co.uk
Region: UKJ46 - West Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
PERFECT HOMES LTD
- Companies House: 10539769
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWDZ-4356-GHVZ
1st Floor, Arthur Stanley House
London
W1T 4RN
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.perfecthomes.ltd
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
ROBERTS GALLAGHER CONSTRUCTION LTD
- Companies House: 14948693
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDCP-9491-QCVX
Hillier Hopkins Llp Radius House
Watford
WD17 1HP
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.robertsgallagher.co.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
SUNNINGHILL CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED
- Companies House: 01179939
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGMW-3627-WXRW
Cornelius House
Haywards Heath
RH16 1BP
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.sunninghill.co.uk
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
TRINITY HOMES (UK) LIMITED
- Companies House: 04282182
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGDT-8446-WNMP
Railview Lofts, 19c Commercial
East Sussex
BN21 3XE
United Kingdom
Email: chloe.cory@trinityhomesuk.com
Website: https://www.trinityhomesuk.com/
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Eastbourne Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYT-2735-CVVJ
Town Hall
Eastbourne
BN21 4UG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government