Principal Contractor for the Redevelopment and Improvement Works to Construct 33 Affordable Homes at Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon

Thurrock Council is procuring a Principal Contractor for the redevelopment and improvement works to construct 33 affordable homes at Broxburn Drive, South Ockendon. The project scope includes demolition, building construction, and the creation of multi-dwelling flats, along with associated landscaping and parking provisions. The procurement follows a two-stage Design and Build process, utilizing a Pre-Construction Services Agreement 2024 for Stage 1 and a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 for Stage 2, both of which include a Schedule of Amendments. The estimated contract value is 13,000,000 GBP excluding VAT, or 15,600,000 GBP including VAT. The estimated period of performance runs from March 31, 2027, to March 30, 2029, with a possible 12-month extension to March 29, 2030, to account for potential build delays or the defects period. Award decisions will be based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender approach, with evaluation weighting split between quality at 60% and price at 40%. Tenders must be submitted in English via the designated electronic portal by December 18, 2026, at 12:00pm.