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.
Contract 1. Vision Park Phase 2 off Princess Way / Holme Road, Burnley - Development Opportunity
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
30 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 22 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 November 2025
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
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Barnfield Construction Limited
- Companies House: 02365913
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPR-8474-LVMG
8 Kenyon Road
Nelson
BB9 5SP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD46 - East Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Vision Park Phase 2 off Princess Way / Holme Road, Burnley - Development Opportunity
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