Scope
Reference
020140
Description
Trafford Council is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out works including the design, construction, completion and defects rectification of a new-build Build to Rent block (Plot 2a) comprising 249 residential units, together with approximately 200m² of ground floor commercial space, associated amenity areas and public realm, forming part of a multi-phase masterplan at Stretford Mall. The project will be delivered on behalf of the Bruntwood Trafford Council Residential Joint Venture.
The project (Plot 2a) will utilise a PCSA followed by Main Contract route with the contractor working with Trafford Council and its advisors to complete the design and agree a contract sum during the PCSA.
The route to market is two stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. The first stage will comprise of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which is a scored stage and will determine bidders that move onto the formal stage of tender (second stage)
The specification, together with the accompanying tender documents, outlines the scope of requirements for the scheme and invites qualitative and financial submissions from suitably experienced contractors with the capability to deliver developments of this nature.
The above represents Plot 2A but the Council are looking for a contractor to complete plot 2B and Plot 1 in addition to Plot 2A. The award of future phases will be determined by the Council at a later stage in the programme. The breakdown is as follows:
Plot 2A £60m (exc VAT)
Plot 2B £45m (exc VAT)
Plot 1 £70m (exc VAT)
The Council in conjunction with its advisers has a comprehensive understanding of the requirements and the market. Therefore, pre-market engagement will not be undertaken for this procurement.
A planned procurement notice has not been completed as the contracting authority does not wish to reduce the timescales of this tender.
Total value (estimated)
- £175,000,000 excluding VAT
- £210,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2027 to 1 August 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2035
- 7 years, 9 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Plot 2B £45m (exc VAT)
Plot 1 £70m (exc VAT)
(subject to planning permission, secured funding and
satisfactory completion of Plot 2A - to be determined)
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSQ | Please refer to PSQ for further breakdown. |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The first stage will comprise of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire which is a scored stage and will determine bidders that move onto the formal stage of tender (second stage)
Please refer to the tender pack under ITT document.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=ced5aa6e-31d4-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Contracting authority
Trafford Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-1429-QQZQ
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Manchester
M32 0TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government