Scope
Description
Wealden District Council (the Council) are at an early stage in undertaking the procurement of a contractor for the development of a piece of land off the A271 near Hailsham, East Sussex. The Council are a planning for a new refuse vehicle depot and solar farm. The completed development will include:
• Refuse Vehicle Depot, to include Administration Offices, Vehicle Maintenance Facility, Fuelling Station, EV Charging, HGV Parking, Car Park, and drainage attenuation pond.
• New Roundabout on the A271 to allow access to the proposed development
The estimated value of the proposed development is £15,000,000.
Works are expected to commence on site mid-2026 and be completed in Autumn 2027.
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 September 2027
- 1 year, 5 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233128 - Roundabout construction work
Contract locations
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
7 September 2025
Engagement process description
The Council has issued a questionnaire for interested operators to complete and is available at the Council procurement portal here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home
The deadline for submitting preliminary market engagement questionnaires is Sunday 7 September 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 December 2025
Contracting authority
Wealden District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRN-7814-TGXG
Vicarage Lane
Hailsham
BN27 2AX
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government