Pre-construction Services (PCSA) for Design and Build of Temporary Accommodation at Ridgeview, London Colney and Creighton Avenue Garage Site, St Albans

Buyer
St Albans City and District Council
Value
£6,500,000
Closes
4 December 2026
Where
St Albans, the East of England
Type
Open tender

In plain English

St Albans City and District Council wants to appoint an experienced contractor to design and build temporary accommodation on two sites: Ridgeview Lodge in London Colney (Lot 1) and the Creighton Avenue garages site in St Albans (Lot 2). The work starts with a pre-construction agreement to develop the designs, with construction planned for later in 2027. The estimated total value is £6,500,000.

What the buyer wants

• Develop designs for both sites using standard construction details, aiming for an expedited programme and efficient spending. • Prepare and submit the designs for planning applications in Spring 2027. • Carry out the build later in 2027 once the initial pre-construction agreement leads to a full appointment.

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Requirements

What could rule a small business out (our reading of the notice, written with AI): The notice asks for an experienced contractor to take on design and build of two sites worth an estimated £6,500,000 in total, so a small firm without a substantial track record, design capability and capacity for a project of this scale is likely to be ruled out.

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Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at procurement@stalbans.gov.uk.

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