Scope
Reference
VPP2/AS
Description
Tenders are invited from organisations that have the necessary resources, ability, and experience to meet the Council's requirements to purchase and develop land at The Vision Park, Burnley. It is anticipated that the contract will start 30/11/25.
The Vision Park employment scheme is a key priority for Burnley Borough Council, contributing to the Council's objectives on prosperity by developing employment space for new and growing businesses in key priority sectors.
The Council has already delivered high quality employment development on Phase 1, which has proved popular with small businesses and is fully occupied.
Over the last few years Burnley has benefitted from substantial inward investment including New Reel Cinema and five restaurants within the town centre; Redevelopment of Newtown Mill for a UCLan Medical Campus; Redevelopment of the Weavers Triangle for UCLan educational and student accommodation uses; Manchester Road Train Station has recently been rebuilt which now links through to Manchester; Major Industrial Estate development at Junction 9 of the M65.
Development Opportunity
The development opportunity for Vision Park Phase 2 comprises two main plots.
Total value (estimated)
- £309,000 excluding VAT
- £344,100 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 November 2025 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years, 4 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
Contract locations
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 July 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 July 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Burnley Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXCG-1649-DCLV
Town Hall, Manchester Rd
Burnley
BB119SA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@burnley.gov.uk
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government