Wallasey Town Hall Annexes (Development Opportunity - Pre Market Engagement)

Tender description

Following the recent adoption of the Wallasey Town Hall Quarter Masterplan, Wirral Council are undertaking a Soft Market Testing (SMT) exercise in relation to ‘the opportunity sites’. The masterplan area is a key local and regional regeneration opportunity, as such, Wirral are seeking to ascertain whether there is sufficient interest from the local and regional development industry and to establish a procurement and delivery strategy. The two opportunity sites comprise of the former North and South Annexe Buildings fronting Brighton Street and located either side of Wallasey Town Hall. The North Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.578 acres and the South Annexe Site comprises approximately 0.586 acres. The freehold interest of both sites (c.1.164 acres) are owned by Wirral Council. Wirral Council gained approval to have both buildings demolished in June 2023 and have completed the works resulting in a cleared and accessible site that is free of any existing structures / buildings. https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227828 https://online.wirral.gov.uk/planning/index.html?fa=getApplication&id=227830 Lot 1: Wirral Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Developers to inform a delivery strategy. The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement are to:  alert the market of the upcoming opportunity.  ensure requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable.  gain insight into delivery, commercial, and contracting strategy.  gain insight into funding and investment strategy.  Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102). Further information on the opportunity can be found by accessing https://procontract.due-north.com / DN758661