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Development of New Build Council Housing at Churchstoke, Powys, Mid Wales
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What this is
Powys County Council is tendering for construction of 38 new-build council housing dwellings at Churchstoke, Powys, comprising a mix of 1-4 bedroom bungalows and houses on a greenfield site. The project is designed to meet Welsh Development Quality Requirements 2021, Secured by Design Gold, Lifetime Homes, and AECB CarbonLite standards, and will be procured as a design and build contract using JCT Design and Build Contract 2024.
Key points
- Market engagement session scheduled for 12 August 2026 at 2:00pm via Microsoft Teams; confirmation of attendance required by 6 August 2026.
- Design and build contract using JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 with Schedule of Amendments; designs already at RIBA Stage 3 with full planning permission secured.
- Estimated contract value GBP 1,137,300; contract period 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2028.
- Project comprises 38 dwellings (mix of 1-4 bedroom units) on greenfield site; must meet WDQR 2021, Secured by Design Gold, Lifetime Homes, and AECB CarbonLite standards.
- Sub-contractor payments must be made via Project Bank Account.
- Full tender notice publication estimated for 9 September 2026; participation in market engagement is voluntary and non-binding.
Who can bid
The Council is seeking to engage with contractors experienced in delivery of council/social housing projects. Participation in the market engagement process (online presentation on 12 August 2026) is voluntary and non-participation will not prevent participation in the future procurement process.
Performance guarantee
Payment of sub-contractors will be required to be made via a Project Bank Account.
How to submit
Tender notice publication estimated for 9 September 2026. Contractors interested in the market engagement session must confirm attendance by 6 August 2026 by contacting Tom Simmons (thomas.simmons@powys.gov.uk). Submission method and detailed procedures to be provided in the full tender notice.
Contract period
Estimated contract period: 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2028 (approximately 18 months).
Classification
CPV 45000000 — Construction work WalesPowys
Published on Sell2Wales. The official notice is the authoritative version.