Scope
Description
Following the recent adoption of the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan, Wirral Council will be seeking a suitably experienced Development Partner to bring forward affordable housing developments on two cleared sites.
The masterplan area is a key local and regional regeneration opportunity with two sites comprising of the former North and South Annexe Buildings fronting Brighton Street and located either side of Wallasey Town Hall.
The North Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.578 acres and the South Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.586 acres. The freehold interest of both sites (c.1.164 acres) is owned by Wirral Council.
Wirral Council gained approval to have both buildings demolished in June 2023 and have completed the works resulting in a cleared and accessible site that is free of any existing structures / buildings.
https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227828
https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227830
The masterplan outlines the wider vision for Wallasey Town Hall Quarter and sets out an opportunity to deliver:
A new Town Hall Quarter that is inter-connective with the wider locality, creating a social space and hub for local community and visitor interaction.
A phased and structured programme of mixed redevelopment (brownfield site first approach).
A programme of 496 new homes (without the need for existing residential demolitions).
A mixed diverse community, contributing to better health outcomes for everybody, generating an improved economic base to grow the local economy.
Improved connectivity supporting ongoing and developing transport proposals relating to cycling, bus services, and the potential development of a mass transport system.
New high quality open space.
A New Riverside School on the existing school site.
An enhanced leisure offer.
Improved connections, links and access to the existing promenade/river frontage.
High value accommodation by maximising the potential of its river frontage location and views.
A pathway for transformational change by delivering an iconic left bank waterfront vison.
https://democracy.wirral.gov.uk/documents/s50121526/Appendix 5 Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan Report.pdf
The masterplan incorporates several development opportunities. However, for the purposes of this exercise, we are focussing on the Former North (Site A) and South Annexe (Site C) sites.
The indicative plans included within the masterplan show potential massing up to four storeys and focussed on the provision of apartments. Indicative sketch plans and corresponding accommodation schedules show c.80 residential units could be constructed across both sites.
Whilst planning policy requires a minimum 10% affordable housing on this site, the Council is seeking a 100% affordable housing scheme which provides property types that meet local demand.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 3 months
Main category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 45300000 - Building installation work
- 45400000 - Building completion work
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKD74 - Wirral
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 July 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
Town Hall, Brighton Street
Wallasey
CH44 8ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKD74 - Wirral
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON GROUP LIMITED
Summary of their role in this procurement: Commercial and Property Advisors
- Companies House: 02521225
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWR-3174-XVRH
55 Wells Street
London
W1T 3PT
United Kingdom
Email: publicsector@lsh.co.uk
Website: http://www.lsh.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
BEVAN BRITTAN LLP
Summary of their role in this procurement: Legal Advisors
- Companies House: OC309219
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMX-5523-TXZX
Kings Orchard
Bristol
BS2 0HQ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bevanbrittan.com
Website: https://www.bevanbrittan.com
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of