Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £9,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 20 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
22 September 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Details of the award criteria can be found in the PSQ |
Price |
Weighting description
Details of the award criteria can be found in the PSQ
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This is a two stage process. The top 5 contractors who pass the Conditions of Participation will be invited to Tender.
Contracting authority
Eastbourne Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYT-2735-CVVJ
Town Hall
Eastbourne
BN21 4UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: James White
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government