DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACTOR FOR THE DELIVERY OF 192 NEW HOUSES AND APARTMENTS AT KINGS COPSE AVENUE DEVELOPMENT, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE.
Eastleigh Borough Council, the local government authority for Hampshire, is seeking a main contractor under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024 to design and construct 192 new mixed-tenure houses and apartments at the Kings Copse Avenue development in Botley, Eastleigh. The scope covers delivery of all 192 homes as a single phase, together with associated infrastructure, utilities and other services, soft and hard landscaping, and open spaces, with the contractor responsible for the required design and construction performance. The programme anticipates starting on site in Q3 2027, completing the first plots in early 2028 and finishing the development in late 2030, although delays may be agreed because of market conditions, slow occupation rates or other unforeseen development issues. The work will be delivered at Kings Copse Avenue in Botley, Eastleigh, Hampshire. The contract value has not been published, and the critical participation requirement is demonstrating the legal, financial and technical ability to perform the contract through the specified pass/fail conditions and technical capability assessment.
Buyer: Eastleigh Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 12 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £60m
- Bids close: 11 Nov 2026
- Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight, South Hampshire
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 11 May 2027 to 19 Dec 2030
- Category: Construction work (45000000)
From the official notice
Eastleigh Borough Council (the Authority) is seeking to appoint an expert Main Contractor to undertake the design & build of 192 new mixed tenure homes in Botley, Eastleigh, Hampshire. Full development consent has been secured in 2026. The Authority committed itself to provide new homes, services and infrastructure, at this development, known as Kings Copse Avenue (KCA). KCA is a key part of the Authority's self-delivery of housing pipeline. A dedicated project delivery team has been established that has overseen the planning stages and will support delivery of the development. Planning Application (F/25/100141) lists the permission secured for the 192 new homes, the Authority has an adopted policy of 'infrastructure first' and commits to progress our own developments at pace, taking all reasonable steps ahead of a main contractor award, to de-risk the development, to aid a swift start, leading to occupations. The programme anticipates a start on site in Q3 2027, first plot completions in early 2028 and final completion in late 2030, delivering all 192 plots together as a single phase with the associated infrastructure, soft and hard landscaping and open spaces. The Authority seeks to appoint the works required at KCA, pursuant to a JCT Design and Build Contract 2024. Further details in relation to KCA and the works required are provided in the Project Brief, which is provided as part of the associated tender documents for this procurement. The contract will be awarded as one...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 11 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £60m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
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